Nurse

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

STEPS seeks a Rehabilitation Nurse to provide holistic nursing care, supporting clients' independence. Responsibilities include administering medications, creating care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This role requires strong communication skills and a passion for client-centered care, in a purpose-built rehabilitation facility.

Benefits

Discounted travel pass scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days

Life assurance (four times salary)

Private medical cover

Critical illness cover (three times salary)

Income protection (75% for up to five years)

Paid mandatory training and free internal courses

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Mintago benefits platform

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Nursing experience with a rehabilitation component, including placements for newly qualified nurses.
• Experience within governance frameworks and clinical systems.
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, implementing, and monitoring individual care plans.
• Administering medications and monitoring effects.
• Participating in clinical audits.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Creativity

Education

Registered Nurse on the NMC register

Trainer/train-the-trainer qualification

Mentorship or teaching qualification

Management/supervision courses

Job description

STEPS is looking for like-minded nurses who share the values and philosophies integral to the success of STEPS to join their team. You will encounter a variety of disabling injuries and illnesses and play an essential role in supporting clients to live as independently as possible. As a Rehabilitation Nurse, you will work closely with clients, their families, and the interdisciplinary team. Your responsibilities include caring for clients' physical and emotional needs, following care plans, and monitoring progress. These plans will be reviewed and updated to reflect rehabilitation goals. Rehabilitation nurses maintain high clinical skills while helping clients exercise to gain strength, assisting with adaptive devices, and acting as educators and trainers.

Main duties of the job

The Rehabilitation Nurse at STEPS assists clients with personal care needs while supporting their independence. Responsibilities include administering medications, assessing self-medication capabilities, and participating in advanced skills training such as tracheostomy care, cough assists, CPAP, and bladder scanning. You will attend goal-setting and progress review meetings and help lead a team of Rehabilitation Assistants to ensure smooth therapy schedules.

STEPS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Discounted travel pass scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days (pro rata)
• Life assurance (four times salary)
• Private medical cover
• Critical illness cover (three times salary)
• Income protection (75% for up to five years)
• Paid mandatory training and free internal courses
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Blue light card
• Mintago benefits platform
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• 1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution

About us

STEPS is a purpose-built 23-bedroom rehabilitation facility on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield, offering high-quality care from a multidisciplinary team including rehabilitation medicine specialists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, neuropsychologists, and more. The environment is designed to be non-clinical, comfortable, and homely, providing access to advanced therapies and equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally in a unique setting.

Job responsibilities

As a Nurse at STEPS, you will provide holistic, high-quality nursing care, supporting clients' privacy, dignity, and independence. You will work within the interdisciplinary team, aligned with STEPS values and behaviors.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assessing, implementing, and monitoring individual care plans
• Involving clients and carers in goal development and delivery
• Leading clinical support and guidance for staff as directed
• Escalating issues following STEPS procedures
• Administering medications and treatments, monitoring effects, and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with clinical governance
• Participating in clinical audits
• Carrying out procedures related to personal care and emergencies
• Performing duties as outlined in the work plan

This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve. You are expected to demonstrate STEPS values and behaviors at all times.

Communications

Effective communication tailored to individuals' abilities and preferences is essential. Building relationships with clients, carers, staff, and others is part of the role.

People and Organisational Development

You will manage daily workload, contribute to training and development, and participate in appraisals.

Finance

You will use resources responsibly, considering the implications of your decisions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Trainer/train-the-trainer qualification
• Mentorship or teaching qualification
• Management/supervision courses

Experience

• Nursing experience with a rehabilitation component, including placements for newly qualified nurses
• IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Experience within governance frameworks and clinical systems
• Knowledge of the Data Protection Act
• Rehabilitation experience in neurology, orthopaedics, spinal injuries, or polytrauma
• Training package development and delivery experience
• Experience with audits

Qualities

• Creative, inclusive, and engaging approach to client care
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Ability to build interdisciplinary relationships

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).

Salary ranges from £16.26 to £25.56 per hour, with a generous benefits package and enhanced rates for unsociable hours.