Staff Nurse - York

Brainkind; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated charitable organization in York is seeking passionate nurses to join their new flagship hospital focusing on neurorehabilitation. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality personalized care. The ideal candidates will have a professional nursing registration and experience with acquired brain injuries. This role offers a robust support system and excellent benefits including health plans, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual reimbursement of PIN renewal cost

A robust induction process

Ongoing training and education

Counselling helpline

Health Cash Plan

38 days annual leave

Free parking

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Friendly and approachable manner with empathy.
• Experience working with acquired brain injury patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personalized care and support.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Good people skills

Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Good IT and keyboard skills

Education

Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council (RMNH/RNLD/RGN)

Job description

Hours: Full-time contracts are 38.5 hours. This will be a mix of days and nights, so flexibility is needed.

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for nurses to join our team working at our brand-new flagship service.

Brainkind Neurological Centre York is a purpose-built 40-bed state-of-the-art independent hospital., providing high-quality neuropsychiatric, neurobehavioral assessment and rehabilitation for people following an acquired brain injury with a range of additional mental health and physical conditions.

About us

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. Its a place where we recognise, celebrate and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for nurses:

• Who are passionate about working in partnership with people living with an acquired brain injury to make a difference to their lives.
• Who are committed to delivering high quality personalised care and support.
• Who are willing to act as positive role models and work collaboratively.
• Who enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team where everyones contribution counts.
• Who are keen to participate in innovative and creative evidence-based service improvement initiatives.

We care about your wellbeing and want you to be at your best. That is why we offer excellent benefits.

• Annual reimbursement of PIN renewal cost
• A robust induction process
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills through ongoing training and education.
• Counselling helpline
• Access to RCNI modules and journals
• Sponsorship for overseas nurses who meet the required criteria.
• 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)
• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave.
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Group life assurance.
• Free parking
• Company Pension
• Long service and Staff Awards

Qualifications and Experience

Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/ RNLD/ RGN

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work

A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills, showing care and empathy

The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Previous acquired brain injury experience

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act

Be a recognised practice assessor/ practice supervisor

Understanding of Risk assessment and management and its application within practice

Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised record systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. RMNH/ RNLD/ RGN
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in approach to work
• A friendly and approachable manner with good people skills, showing care and empathy
• The ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Previous acquired brain injury experience
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act & Mental Capacity Act
• Be a recognised practice assessor/ practice supervisor
• Understanding of Risk assessment and management and its application within practice
• Good IT and keyboard skills with experience of using computerised record systems

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.