The Neurorehab Unit is a 19 bed in-patient ward which provides a Consultant-led Specialist Level 2 Unit. The patients are received from neurology ward, ITU, tertiary neuro-surgical units, complex stroke patients from stroke units, spinal injury patients from orthopaedic wards of Kent and London. There is close working with the 18 bedded neurology ward on the same hospital site.
We pride ourselves on our excellent standards of care and teamwork. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and needs of this specialist area.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.
2. Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documented.
3. Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.
4. Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.
5. Assist in the development of clinical protocols ensuring that these are reviewed in accordance with the needs of the service in conjunction with the Ward/Unit manager.
6. Ensure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.
7. Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Julie Jones
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: juliejones11@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01227 766877
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