Would you like a rewarding job opportunity, to be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team?
Marie Therese Neurological Rehabilitation Unit currently has an opportunity to recruit a staff nurse to join our friendly and professional team.
We are seeking a highly motivated registered nurse to join our neuro rehabilitation unit based at St Michael's Hospital in Hayle.
The unit has 12 dedicated rehabilitation beds for patients following neuro surgery, head injury, for those who have neurological conditions such as Gillian Barre Syndrome and long term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of care whilst working with compassion and kindness for our patients and each other.
We work together as a multidisciplinary team and strive towards our shared vision to help our patients recover with maximum independence.
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and specialist skills in neurological rehabilitation.
If you are interested and would like more information please do contact us for an informal chat.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for undertaking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment, including planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidence-based care to a diverse group of patients.
The post holder is expected to deliver care without direct supervision and is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.
The post holder is expected to teach and supervise junior staff, students and non-registered workforce.
The post holder is accountable for care or any omission of care they delegate to others.
The post holder is expected to act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of the MDT.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximizing the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 1 registered nurse with valid NMC registration (or student pending registration)
* Diploma/degree
* Relevant post graduate course in neurology / rehabilitation
Experience
* Previous experience within an acute trust
* Previous experience within neurology
* Previous experience within a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge/Skills
* Good oral and written skills
* Understanding of evidence-based practice to enhance patient care
* Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation
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.
£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro rata (depending on experience)
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