Job Description
Come and work for one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building with big gardens, the RHN has specially adapted facilities such as gyms and kitchens for our residents, as well as music and art therapy spaces.
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is more than a hospital – we are a community in which everyone comes together to help adults with neurological disability achieve the best possible quality of life.
We are pleased to announce that an opportunity for an experienced Band 6 or 7 Registered Nurse to lead, as Ward Manager, Andrew Reed Ward within our Specialist Nursing Home service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated nurse who is able to demonstrate the RHN values and provide effective clinical leadership in line with Our Pathway to excellence accreditation.
Salary range: £46,660 – £59,198 (Band 7)
Department: Continuing Care Services- Andrew Reed Ward
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Putney, Southwest London
Closing date: November 18th, interview to be held November 25th
Behavioural Framework: Leadership Level 1
Responsible for: Effective operational, financial, and clinical management of the ward
Benefits:
* Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
* Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)
* Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union
* Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race
* Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
* Free on-site parking (rare in London)
* More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
About the role
The RHN is a leading national centre of excellence, providing adult person-centred services that span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.
The Specialist Nursing Home at Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability consists of four wards. The service provides care and support of patients with neuro-disability requiring complex 24 hour postural management programmes and enhanced respiratory and tracheostomy care as well as managing and supporting other Long Term Conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes and wound management.
Key job responsibilities
* Responsible for the operational management of clinical area.
* Lead and effectively manage the ward nursing team.
* Ensure high standards of evidence-based, person-centered care are maintained.
* To establish and maintain systems for clinical governance.
* To effectively and efficiently manage ward budget and resources.
* To promote good communication within the team and with external agencies.
* Be able to work across the Christmas and/or New Year period
* Work at least 15 hours per month clinical shifts to cover the ward
* Cover Clinical response service duties within the Senior Nursing Roster with flexibility to work weekends as rostered
Essential qualifications and experience
* Part 1 registration.
* B.Sc. degree (or equivalent)
* Teaching/assessing/mentorship qualification
* Leadership course
* Appropriate experience in a Sister/Charge Nurse role.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
* Experienced in resource management
* Experience of delivering, monitoring and evaluating training programmes with clinical staff.
* Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change.
* Experience in clinical audits.
* Experience in the development of policies and protocols to support best practice.
* Experience in incident and risk management
* Experience in complaints management
* Candidates applying for a role at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disability are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and Influenza.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team at recruitment@rhn.org.uk