CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated, forward-thinking Band 5 Registered Nurses to work within the Neurological Rehabilitation team. Holywell Neurological Rehabilitation Unit has 18 inpatient beds.
Experience of working in a neurological setting is not essential as the successful candidates will receive a full supportive induction into this role. This is a full-time post which involves working night and day shifts over a 7-day working week, including bank holidays.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing skilled nursing care based on principles of best practice and clinical evidence, including management of stroke patients, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, continence promotion, and wound management.
2. Specific skills include PEG management and urinary catheterisation.
3. Acting as a Named Nurse with the support and supervision of the Deputy Team Lead, taking continued responsibility for holistic health needs assessment, care planning, evaluation, and implementation of healthcare.
4. Ensuring continuity of care following referrals from acute care.
5. Acting as the patient’s advocate and facilitating the patient’s choices regarding nursing care, promoting independence and self-care.
6. Identifying and recording new problems and relevant information, reporting back to the doctor and nurse in charge as appropriate.
Please note - Previous applicants need not apply.
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You:
* A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
* Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up).
* Flexible working options.
* Annual travel card loan.
* Training, support, and development in your career.
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Edith Nnalue
Job title: Ward Manager
Email: edith.nnalue@nhs.net
Telephone: 01923686820
Location: 698 St Albans Road, Watford, WD25 9FG
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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