Job summary
Up hours per week for a 6 month period
You need to be registered fully on the NMC register to apply
We have recently received additional funding for a new position for a band 5 Registered nurse. This excitingopportunity will allow you to join the highly regarded team on Plym Neuro Rehab Unit basedin the grounds of Mount Gould hospital.
We are a 15bedded regional unit taking patients from 16 years and above. All our patientshave neurological conditions ranging from spinal patients, to those who have anacquired brain injury. As a result there is a mixture of patients with bothphysical and cognitive issues.
The work is challenging and fulfilling andabove all interesting. We work as a multi- disciplinary team addressing thecomplex holistic needs of the patients.
We encouragegrowth in our team and the potential for training both in house and nationaltraining is available.
Ifyou are committed to the principles of clinical governance, evidence basedpractice and delivery of patient centred care with dignity and respect; wewould like to hear from you.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted.
All LW staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a Multi disciplinary team in a rehabilitation unit as a band 5 registered nurse.
The ward is a 7 day, 24 hours service.
It will involve internal rotation and weekend work.
Each shift will be hours per day, and the frequency will depend upon your contract.
The post holder will work mainly on Plym Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit, Mount Gould Hospital with the potential to work within other rehab wards on site.
The post holder will deliver care to patients with a range of complex neurological issues including acquired brain injury, spinal conditions and conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.
The Unit accepts referral from the majority of the South West peninsula and has close working relationships with specialist unit at Salisbury Spinal Regional Unit,
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
1. Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and
co-ordinating the assessment, planning and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence.
2. Reporting and documenting any relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multidisciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patients care as they occur.
3. Using evidence based practice ensure that high standards are delivered and maintained, as directed by each goal/treatment plan.
4. Liaise with relatives' carers of patients offering support and advice, involving them in rehabilitation plans whenever appropriate.
5. Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.
6. Increasing the level of knowledge and skills within the Ward/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting others to develop their professional abilities.
7. Participate in clinical supervision and reflection, to develop own and others' clinical practice.
8. Supervising, assessing, mentoring and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.
9. Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.
10. Newly qualified nurses will undergo a period of six months preceptor ship, to include: one week induction, one week with the professional Lead and two weeks supernummery status induction on the ward.
Managerial:
1. Reporting and managing untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug administration errors as detailed in Livewell Southwest-wide and local protocols and procedures.
2. Contributing towards ward or clinical projects to set and maintain standards of practice in conjunction with other team members, participating in audits and quality monitoring.
3. Ensuring that resources are used efficiently and in accordance with agreed procedures.
4. Demonstrating an awareness of and compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff, patients and visitors within Livewell Southwest premises including reporting any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of hygiene.
5. Accept responsibility for co-ordination of the ward when required seeking advice from senior staff/bleep holder when necessary.
6. Act as link nurse in identified specialist areas and ensure dissemination of best practice in relation to that specialist area.
7. Support junior staff development by assisting with:
i) Annual appraisal of staff and assessment of competence
ii) Involvement in training programmes
iii) Acting as mentors/preceptors
8. Provide support in the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.
9. Supporting the Ward Sister in identifying developmental needs of staff, using appraisal, and implementing appropriate staff developmental programmes.
Professional & Personal:
1. Maintaining and continually develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the individual clinical area.
2. Supporting team members to deliver on their objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate.
3. Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, in line with professional registration requirements.
4. Be responsible for the development of own clinical practice through clinical supervision and post-registration education in line with KSF outline.
5. Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct/professional guidelines at all times.
Person Specification
Values Behavioural attributes
Essential
6. Be an excellent role model to patients, relatives, students who work within Livewell.
7. To work in an unbiased manner
8. Treat patients and staff with dignity and respect.
9. Be an open practitioner who discusses issues in an appropriate manner
communications skills
Essential
10. The ability to be an active listener
11. Ability to adapt your communication skills to your audience
12. Offering and taking feedback
13. Ability to be empathetic and respectful
Qualifications
Essential
14. Registered Nurse
15. RMN
16. Diploma or working towards degree
Desirable
17. Post graduate course relevant in
18. neurology / rehabilitation
19. Degree
20. Teaching course
Experience
Essential
21. Requires NMC registration
22. Newly qualified welcome
23. Degree/Diploma
Desirable
24. Post qualification experience
Skills and ability
Essential
25. Good oral and written skills
26. Communications skills
27. Computer literate
28. willingness to teach
29. Insight into your own clinical abilities and willingness to learn
Desirable
30. Previous experience in rehab setting
31. Good understanding of basic infection control
32. Proven teaching and assessing skills
33. Tracheostomy skills
34. Understanding of multi-disciplinary working