Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Daisy Stroke Rehabilitation Ward providing comprehensive rehabilitation for adults discharged from the acute trust. Working within the team you will support the post-acute management and stroke risk factor management of patients after stroke in a rehabilitation setting, working as a part of the multi-disciplinary Stroke Team based in Goodmayes Hospital. This role requires a motivated and innovative person to work within this developing service, and it is vital that you are able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of working with patients following diagnosis of stroke and/or neurological conditions is essential. As a junior sister, you will work clinically as well as contributing to training, clinical supervision and maintenance of competencies of colleagues within the team supported by the Clinical Leads and Team Leader. Excellent communication skills, IT skills and flexibility are essential qualities.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide support to the Senior Sister in effectively leading and managing the ward, participating in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in taking responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff.
2. To assess care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
3. To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and act as a role model to junior staff, undertaking performance management as required.
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
* RGN
* Relevant Degree/post registration experience in relevant area or working towards degree pathway
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work at pace, prioritising care needs
EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE
* Relevant experience as a registered nurse
* Evidence of implementing change to improve the patient experience
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.
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive
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