Rehabilitation Nurse

Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Rehabilitation Nurse

Band 6: £35,392 - £42,618

18 hours per week

Permanent

The opportunity

Locala provides comprehensive care and rehabilitation for adults in community settings. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse to join our Orthopaedic and Frailty team based in the south of Kirklees. The role is suitable for applicants with a special interest in falls and vascular conditions with experience of assessment and rehabilitation in this area.

Locala Therapy Service provides high quality care to patients in their own homes, community rehabilitation facilities and care homes. We are patient centred and holistic in our approach and work with patients to maximise their independence.

This role requires a motivated and dynamic person to work within this established service and it is essential that you can work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of assessing and treating patients who have a history of falls/ frailty is essential. There are opportunities to train staff within the team. Good communication skills and flexibility are essential qualities and the ability to clearly delegate to our highly skilled assistants. The role is community based and applicants will need to be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post.

If you can use your own initiative, be flexible in your approach, and are motivated to be part of a developing service, come and join us.

For more information please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Flexible working-We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible.
• Generous pension We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution + 2% up to a maximum of 8%
• Development opportunities We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles.

Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos.

Be part of an organisation doing things differently. One that delivers CQC-rated Good NHS healthcare services, as well as having a positive social impact in local communities.