Staff Nurse - Stroke Rehabilitation Unit
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse to join a dynamic team within the Barnsley Integrated Community Stroke Service. The post is based in our purpose built 12 bedded inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation unit, based at Kendray Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse to join our service.
You will be expected to work as part of a team in a specialist area and will be encouraged to expand your learning and skills with lots of opportunities for training, progression, and professional development.
The service has an excellent reputation with other services including third sectors.
We are committed to delivering high standards of multi-disciplinary patient focused care; the post holder would be an integral part of this process and will be essential to improving service delivery.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and would like an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Shellie Quarmby on 01226 644280 or email shellie.quarmby@swyt.nhs.uk.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
You will have the skills and breadth of knowledge providing holistic person-centred care and support.
The right candidate will be willing to learn and progress their knowledge, be committed to teamwork and delivering high quality patient care. You will have a positive attitude with a focus on team learning & support.
The trust offers a comprehensive preceptorship, established nursing induction and opportunities for developing leadership skills.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
1. To provide clinical nursing to the highest standard within the ward maintaining a clean safe environment.
2. To provide and maintain a high quality of individualised patient care by effectively using all available resources.
3. To assess, implement, monitor and evaluate the care and treatment of all inpatients in partnership with the patient and their relatives/carers.
4. To establish good working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
5. Designated to take charge regularly of the ward, which provides rehabilitation, respite and continuing care in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
6. To supervise and delegate care according to other team members (and your own) skills and competences in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
7. Identify potential problems and report them to Sister/Manager.
8. Participate in the teaching, education and training of all ward based staff including student nurses, post registration students, NVQ students, patients and relatives/carers.
9. Required on an ad hoc basis to be senior nurse bleep holder (for cardiac arrest and absence reporting).
KEY RESULT AREAS:
* To support ward sister/manager by contributing to the day to day running of the ward to ensure high standards of quality care is delivered which adequately meet the expectations of patients and carers and to ensure privacy and dignity is maintained.
* To carry out assessment of patient care needs and the planning and implementation of programme of care including discharge and to monitor and evaluate care as delegated.
* Reporting at handover any patient changes, to ensure continuity of care.
* To assist in the education of relatives/carers to enable them to develop relevant skills they would need to carry out on discharge.
* To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
* In absence of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to delegate work appropriately to team members, participate in ward rounds, MDTs and Best Interest Meeting.
* To report incidents, accidents, and complaints promptly to ensure corrective action taken.
* To be aware of and implement Health and Safety within the workplace in order to maintain a safe working environment.
* To be aware of and implement all Trust and departmental organisation and clinical policies and procedures including infection control.
* To participate and assist in the development and introduction of research/evidence based practice, innovations and NICE guidelines/standards and CQC outcomes.
* To take every reasonable training opportunity to improve and develop professional knowledge and skills.
* To attend staff meetings and identified training (including Trustwide Induction).
* To participate in the Trust’s personal development/annual appraisal and clinical supervision programmes.
* To act as preceptor/mentor to student nurses and newly recruited staff and act as support to colleagues.
* Monitor and supervise the maintenance of accurate records having due regard to legal aspects including safeguarding, confidentiality and management information requirements.
* To maintain accurate electronic and paper records as required within our organisational and legal framework.
* Assist with the control of supplies and equipment at ward level in order to ensure sufficient serviceable stocks are available for utilisation and remain within resources/Cost Improvement Programme (CiP) and budget allocation.
* Responsible for safe keeping of controlled drugs in line with Trust policies and Procedures.
* To ensure safe administration of all medicines in line with NMC guidelines and Trust policies and Procedures.
* To promote the health and wellbeing of service users, in conjunction with other relevant services maximising partnership working with internal and external services.
* To participate in the planning and development of our service having an awareness of Trust Corporate Objectives, Strategy and Business Plan.
* To undertake such other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.
For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.
Person Specification
Training
* Evidence of CPD.
* Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.
* Stroke Care Course.
Special Knowledge/Skills
* Ability to communicate verbally at all levels and possess good written skills in line with record keeping standards.
* Leadership and influencing skills.
* Must have high clinical standards when dealing with patients.
* Ability to teach, mentor, and act as a role model.
* Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
* Knowledge of Health & Safety issues including risk management and safeguarding.
* Knowledge of Infection Control.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Basic IT skills.
* Knowledge of current issues affecting health and social care.
Personal Attributes
* A proactive and motivated individual demonstrating empathy, compassion and understanding towards individuals physical, social, psychological and emotional needs.
* Self-awareness of own limitations and professional capabilities.
Physical Attributes
* Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Experience
* Experience of working with stroke/neurological patients in a nursing/rehabilitation setting.
* Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team.
Qualifications
* 1st level Registered Nurse.
* Current NMC registration.
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.
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
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