Job summary Senior Staff Nurse(RMHN/ LD/RGN) Neurorehabilitation Location : York Salary: £45,195 - £50,395 DOE Hours: Full-time contracts are 38.5 hours and cover 7 x12hr shifts every two weeks. 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. Brainkind is a leading UK charity that works alongside people with an acquired brain injury, autism, and learning or physical disabilities to help them live as independently as possible. Our teams across the UK support people to move forward with their lives. Its a special feeling to share their individual journeys and play a part in the progress they make. 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. Main duties of the job MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To provide clinical leadership on a daily basis ensuring that exceptional standards of care are adhered to all times, by acting as a positive role model and ensuring that best practice guidelines are followed. Assisting in the effective assessment, admission and discharge planning with service users care team. Establish systems and processes to ensure effective communication and continuity of service user care liaising with inter-disciplinary teams. Empower and enable staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person-centred care. Promote and facilitate a learning culture within the ward and a culture of reflective practice for all staff. Establish highest care standards to meet or exceed current standards as well as ensuring that risk management strategies are in place. Responsible for ensuring that all staff recognise the potential for or signs of service user harm, abuse and neglect, including poor clinical practice, report all such occurrences and take all responsible steps to protect the service user. Responsible for ensuring that all staff identify and report concerns regarding safeguarding of all those who may be at risk. Involvement in staff recruitment and retention. Support the induction of new staff and take on the role of mentor (where applicable) for students and newly qualified staff. About us Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with 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. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience £45,195 - £50,395 DOE Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0462-25-0013 Job locations Brainkind Neurological Centre York Bishopthorpe Road York YO231DE Job description Job responsibilities MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To provide clinical leadership on a daily basis ensuring that exceptional standards of care are adhered to all times, by acting as a positive role model and ensuring that best practice guidelines are followed. Assisting in the effective assessment, admission and discharge planning with service users care team. Establish systems and processes to ensure effective communication and continuity of service user care liaising with inter-disciplinary teams. Empower and enable staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person-centred care. Promote and facilitate a learning culture within the ward and a culture of reflective practice for all staff. Establish highest care standards to meet or exceed current standards as well as ensuring that risk management strategies are in place. Responsible for ensuring that all staff recognise the potential for or signs of service user harm, abuse and neglect, including poor clinical practice, report all such occurrences and take all responsible steps to protect the service user. Responsible for ensuring that all staff identify and report concerns regarding safeguarding of all those who may be at risk. Involvement in staff recruitment and retention. Support the induction of new staff and take on the role of mentor (where applicable) for students and newly qualified staff. Promote the health and wellbeing of staff and note any signs of ill health or stress factors and take appropriate action in line with Brainkind policies. Promote effective confidential communication with service users, relatives families, carers and colleagues (including external personnel) providing information and support to in decision-making and advocate on the service users behalf. Adhere to organisational and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards such as the safe handling, administration, storage of all medication. To establish and maintain a high profile with service users, carers and all staff. To ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and that agreed action plans have been implemented. Who are passionate about working in partnership with people living with an acquired brain injury to make a difference in their lives. Who are committed to delivering high-quality personalised care and support Who are able to lead a team and willing to act as positive role model and support the nursing team in their development? 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. Job description Job responsibilities MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To provide clinical leadership on a daily basis ensuring that exceptional standards of care are adhered to all times, by acting as a positive role model and ensuring that best practice guidelines are followed. Assisting in the effective assessment, admission and discharge planning with service users care team. Establish systems and processes to ensure effective communication and continuity of service user care liaising with inter-disciplinary teams. Empower and enable staff to contribute to the delivery of high quality person-centred care. Promote and facilitate a learning culture within the ward and a culture of reflective practice for all staff. Establish highest care standards to meet or exceed current standards as well as ensuring that risk management strategies are in place. Responsible for ensuring that all staff recognise the potential for or signs of service user harm, abuse and neglect, including poor clinical practice, report all such occurrences and take all responsible steps to protect the service user. Responsible for ensuring that all staff identify and report concerns regarding safeguarding of all those who may be at risk. Involvement in staff recruitment and retention. Support the induction of new staff and take on the role of mentor (where applicable) for students and newly qualified staff. Promote the health and wellbeing of staff and note any signs of ill health or stress factors and take appropriate action in line with Brainkind policies. Promote effective confidential communication with service users, relatives families, carers and colleagues (including external personnel) providing information and support to in decision-making and advocate on the service users behalf. Adhere to organisational and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards such as the safe handling, administration, storage of all medication. To establish and maintain a high profile with service users, carers and all staff. To ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken and that agreed action plans have been implemented. Who are passionate about working in partnership with people living with an acquired brain injury to make a difference in their lives. Who are committed to delivering high-quality personalised care and support Who are able to lead a team and willing to act as positive role model and support the nursing team in their development? 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN/RNLD/RGN Two years experience of working as a Staff Nurse within a Neurobehavioural setting. Experience of managing a team Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Mental Capacity Act Knowledge of NMC standards Ability and willingness to provide training to student nurses, preceptorship nurses and the wider team Desirable Level 3 safeguarding training Experience of involvement with CQC inspections Evidence of CPD since qualification Experience of conducting capacity assessments and leading on best interested decision-making Demonstrate implementation of the Mental Health Act as a nurse of the prescribed class Person Specification Qualifications Essential RMN/RNLD/RGN Two years experience of working as a Staff Nurse within a Neurobehavioural setting. Experience of managing a team Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the Mental Capacity Act Knowledge of NMC standards Ability and willingness to provide training to student nurses, preceptorship nurses and the wider team Desirable Level 3 safeguarding training Experience of involvement with CQC inspections Evidence of CPD since qualification Experience of conducting capacity assessments and leading on best interested decision-making Demonstrate implementation of the Mental Health Act as a nurse of the prescribed class 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Brainkind Address Brainkind Neurological Centre York Bishopthorpe Road York YO231DE Employer's website https://brainkind.org/ (Opens in a new tab)