Registered nurse (Stroke)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust; Steeton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Steeton is seeking compassionate and motivated Registered Nurses to join their specialist Stroke and Neurological Rehabilitation Unit. Candidates will provide high-quality care and support for acutely ill patients, fostering a collaborative environment. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. A strong commitment to quality care and professional development is vital. Salary ranges from £31,049 to £37,796 pro rata per annum.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Health and Wellbeing

Extensive Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Qualifications

• Recent, relevant post qualification experience in health care settings.
• Previous experience in stroke and rehabilitation unit.
• Ability to motivate others and be a skilled clinician.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individual programmes of care for patients.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain high standards of nursing care in accordance with Trust guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Registered with NMC

Completed 6 months Preceptorship

Recognised teaching qualification

Job description

JOIN OUR SPECIALIST STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION UNIT!

We are looking to recruit compassionate, highly motivated Registered Nurses with excellent communication skills to join our patient centred supportive specialist Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation unit.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering a safe, fast and effective acute stroke service with the support of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust who will provide initial hyper acute assessment, treatment and stroke care. Ward 5 is a 24 bedded specialist unit to provide seamless, evidence based, multidisciplinary care within the most appropriate care setting to individuals who have had a stroke and other neurological needs.

Our motivated hardworking nursing team work together with specialist therapy team to provide safe, caring and supportive environment to achieve rehabilitation goals. We provide unit specific induction programme, structured preceptorship and regular ward-based training sessions to maintain our high standards of quality, safety and outstanding patient experience.

Main duties of the job

To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of careOffer advice and support to the patient's families and friends responding to their individualneeds.Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and achieve rehabilitation goals

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job responsibilities

KEY AREAS OF WORK Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with MedicalAssessment Unit and Airedale Hospital Trust guidelines and protocols. Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team. Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and selfdevelopment programmes on the unit. Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trust policies and procedures relating to health andsafety. Maintain a high standard of nursing care for the acutely ill patient in accordance withAiredale Hospital NHS Trust guidelines and policies.VALUE BASETo demonstrate a belief in: High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of bestclinical practice, which is evidence based. Individual professional development. Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe post holder will:- Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload. Exercise initiative when caring for patients. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as ateam member.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans ofcare for the acutely patient. Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care and treatment throughout theshift. Maintain a safe environment in the ward area. Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations. Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General HospitalTrusts documentation. Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatmentgiven to the patient over the course of the shift. Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Offer help and advice to the patients family/friends responding to their individual needs in acaring and supportive manner. Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications. Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patients care andcondition. Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working. Consult and co-operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas whereappropriate. Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accuratedocumentation in accordance with the Trusts policy. Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme. Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal developmentplan. Demonstrates a commitment to self-development. Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the Trusts and Unitsguidelines, standards and protocols. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC
• Completed 6 months Preceptorship period /Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

• Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in health care settings
• Previous experience in stroke and rehabilitation unit

Skills

• Problem solver and innovative
• Skilled clinician
• Able to motivate others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearpro rata per annum