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Job summary

Main area
Neuro-rehab
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Will need to work Early, Late, Long day, Nights, weekends and bank holidays)
Job ref
421-LTUC-1105A-B
Employer
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Lascelles Neuro rehab unit
Town
Harrogate
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/07/2024 23:59

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust logo

Registered Nurse - Lascelles - Rehabilitation

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse who is passionate about rehabilitation, patient safety and the delivery of exceptional quality care.

Lascelles ward is a 12 bed mixed sex ward specialising in providing inpatient rehabilitation for adults living with a variety of neurological conditions such as head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome and patients who have suffered strokes.  

Lascelles is a friendly ward, which aims to provide and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care to enhance the patient experience.  We have an excellent workforce development programme, and a full induction shall be given to support the successful candidate

You will work closely with the therapy staff to ensure all patients are working towards their rehabilitation goals.  You should have an interest in general medicine and a willingness to develop the skills required to become a champion in this field and share those knowledge and skills with your nursing team. 

If you would like to meet our amazing team and view our fantastic ward either remotely or in person, please get in touch.

Please note that we do not have any places available for OSCE training in  2024/5.   This role requires NMC registration and post-NMC experience.

Main duties of the job

As a Trust we offer our Registered Nurses:

  • 4 weeks supernumerary for experienced Nurses
  • 2 day clinical skills induction training course
  • Access to clinical skills training in our Clinical Skills Lab and personal development courses
  • First Line Leadership programme to help develop your leadership skills
  • Band 6 and 7 development posts
  • Support and guidance with revalidation

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Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff.  We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development. 

  • An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion

 

 

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.  If you have any questions, please contact Annie Moran on [email protected] or 01423 544275

1)    To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinical environment.

2)    In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

3)    Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct

4)    Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

5)    Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines and when trained demonstrate the manipulation, dexterity and co-ordination of IV drugs.

6)    To work unsupervised at times, using ward protocols and policies.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • One year post-NMC clinical experience
  • Experience of working with stroke / neurological patients in a nursing / rehabilitation setting.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of mentoring/supporting learners or ability to demonstrate the skills required for effective mentoring.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse with current NMC registration (no OSCE training available)
Desirable criteria
  • Neuro Courses
  • Stroke Care Course

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Annie Moran
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01423 544275
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