An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our regional Trauma and Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (L1).
L1 is a part of the Greater Manchester major trauma collaborative and specialising in Neuroscience, the ward provides 10 neuro in-patient beds and 12 trauma beds. L1 provides a service for neurological patients from Salford, Trafford and specialist Neuroscience services for patients from the Greater Manchester.
We aim to provide the most effective service for patients requiring neuro-trauma rehabilitation following neurosurgery and acute neurological illnesses.
As a team we deliver a holistic, friendly, open, patient centred environment and abide by the trust values. We have excellent relations with members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), which include neuro psychologists, specialist nurses, chaplains, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, SALT, dietitians, social workers and the medical and surgical teams.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated adult nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of care.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated adult nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of care. The Unit receives patients from throughout the Greater Manchester region, accepting transfers in and out and therefore excellent communication skills are essential.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with individuals and groups about difficult or complex matters overcoming any problems in communication
• Develop knowledge and practice in an area of work
• Promote best practice in health, safety and security
• Contribute to the development of services
• Improve quality
• Promote people's equality, diversity and rights
• Assess people’s health and wellbeing needs when those needs are complex and change across the caseload
• Plan, deliver and evaluate programmes to address patient's complex and changing health and wellbeing needs
• Lead work teams in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
• Allocate, coordinate, monitor and assess the work of teams and individuals
• Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
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This advert closes on Sunday 22 Dec 2024
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