Registered Nurse – Neuro Rehab
Job Description
Job title: Registered Nurse – Neuro Rehab
Company: NHS
Job description: 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 excellent team work. We welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and needs of this specialist areaMain duties of the jobProvide professional leadership, advice and guidance to junior nurses and healthcare assistants and foster collaborative partnerships with other disciplines.Communicate effectively with patients and their relatives, ensuring accurate and seamless information is conveyed and documentedAssist in the maintenance and monitoring of agreed standards, ensuring that any shortfall is brought to the attention of the line manager.Ensure that all quality initiatives within the nursing environment are adhered to and that the highest standards of care are maintained at all times.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 managerEnsure that accurate and legible patient records are kept in line with professional and legal requirements.Promote and maintain effective working relationships and communications with consultants, medical staff, nurse colleagues and other multi-agency professionals.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.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. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted19 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-6371KCH-AJob locationsKent & CanterburyCanterburyCT1 3NGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- NMC registration
Desirable
- NMC registration
ExperienceEssential
- Previous hospital experience
Desirable
- Previous rehab experience
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- NMC registration
Desirable
- NMC registration
ExperienceEssential
- Previous hospital experience
Desirable
- Previous rehab experience
Expected salary: £29970 – 36483 per year
Location: Canterbury
