We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

The post holder will provide specialist nursing care to people with neurological conditions who are referred in to the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit.

The applicant will provide comprehensive specialist, multifactorial assessment, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.

This role involve autonomous, independent clinical practice and work closely with Neurology consultants and clinical nursing staff within the department.

Provide specialist education and training to Staff. This will include carrying a varied case load of neuro-rehabilitation patients with a variety of presentations, multi pathologies, severe physical and cognitive impairment.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with multi disciplinary clinical colleagues to ensure comprehensive care to the pateints.

This applicant is expected to undertake audit,  support clinicians with their clinics, do ward-based work when needed and  undertake telephone consultations etc.

The post holder will be responsible for the development of the nursing role in the Neuro-rehabilitation service, junior nurses or AHP’s and rehabilitation assistants. 

The post holder will be responsible for screening referrals, presenting at multi-disciplinary team meetings, arranging admissions and discharges and prioritising patients who are on the waiting list. 

To assess, differentially diagnose, rehabilitate and manage a case load of adults with neurological conditions.

To undertake the highly specialist assessment of neurological conditions, carry out diagnostic procedures and interpret the results for neurology patients with multi-faceted problems, including those with a highly complex presentation, and using clinical; reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence based practice and advanced specialist expertise determines appropriate care plan utisliing specialist skills and options.

Provide comprehensive education and support to patients and healthcare providers.

Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings.

Provide specialist clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Support a culture that promotes person-centred,safe and effective care.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services.

Seek appropriate advice/alert agencies when there are any concerns regarding potential/actual risk to any patient or their dependents eg. Child Safe-guarding, domestic violence, protection of the vulnerable adult, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty.