Job summary
34.5 hours per week.
We have recently received additional funding for a new position for a band 5 Registered nurse. This exciting
opportunity will allow you to join the highly regarded team on Plym Neuro Rehab Unit based
in the grounds of Mount Gould hospital.
We are a 15
bedded regional unit taking patients from 16 years and above. All our patients
have neurological conditions ranging from spinal patients, to those who have an
acquired brain injury. As a result there is a mixture of patients with both
physical and cognitive issues.
The work is challenging and fulfilling and
above all interesting. We work as a multi- disciplinary team addressing the
complex holistic needs of the patients.
We encourage
growth in our team and the potential for training both in house and national
training is available.
If
you are committed to the principles of clinical governance, evidence based
practice and delivery of patient centred care with dignity and respect; we
would like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You will working as part of a Multi disciplinary team in a rehabilitation unit as a band 5 registered nurse.
The ward is a 7 day , 24 hours service.
It will involve internal rotation and weekend work.
your shift pattern will be as follows
Three 11.5 hours a week. Time of shifts are 07:30 to 20:00 for day shifts and 19:30 to 08:00 am for night shift
So you will have 16 days off a month
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
1. Providing and delivering a high
standard of nursing care by initiating and
co-ordinating the assessment,
planning and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence.
2. Reporting and documenting any
relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care
professionals in the multidisciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for
patients care as they occur.
3. Using evidence based practice
ensure that high standards are delivered and maintained, as directed by each
goal/treatment plan.
4. Liaise with relatives' carers of
patients offering support and advice, involving them in rehabilitation plans
whenever appropriate.
5. Demonstrating and undertaking
evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this
evidence to improve patient centred care.
6. Increasing the level of knowledge
and skills within the Ward/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting
others to develop their professional abilities.
7. Participate in clinical
supervision and reflection, to develop own and others' clinical practice.
8. Supervising, assessing, mentoring
and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals
including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.
9. Implementing and sharing good
infection control practice.
10. Newly
qualified nurses will undergo a period of six months preceptor ship, to
include: one week induction, one week with the professional Lead and two
weeks supernummery status induction on the ward.
Managerial:
1. Reporting and managing untoward
incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug
administration errors as detailed in Livewell Southwest-wide and local protocols
and procedures.
2. Contributing towards ward or
clinical projects to set and maintain standards of practice in conjunction
with other team members, participating in audits and quality monitoring.
3. Ensuring that resources are used efficiently
and in accordance with agreed procedures.
4. Demonstrating an awareness of and
compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff,
patients and visitors within Livewell Southwest premises including reporting
any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of hygiene.
5. Accept responsibility for
co-ordination of the ward when required seeking advice from senior
staff/bleep holder when necessary.
6. Act as link nurse in identified
specialist areas and ensure dissemination of best practice in relation to
that specialist area.
7. Support junior staff development
by assisting with:
i)
Annual appraisal of staff and assessment of
competence
ii)
Involvement in training programmes
iii)
Acting as mentors/preceptors
8. Provide support in the recruitment,
selection and induction of new staff.
9. Supporting the Ward Sister in
identifying developmental needs of staff, using appraisal, and implementing
appropriate staff developmental programmes.
Professional
& Personal:
- Maintaining and continually
develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the
individual clinical area.
- Supporting team members to
deliver on their objectives through offering advice, guidance and
support as appropriate.
- Maintaining personal and
professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, in
line with professional registration requirements.
- Be responsible for the
development of own clinical practice through clinical supervision and
post-registration education in line with KSF outline.
- Act in accordance with the
NMC Code of Conduct/professional guidelines at all times.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
1. Providing and delivering a high
standard of nursing care by initiating and
co-ordinating the assessment,
planning and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence.
2. Reporting and documenting any
relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care
professionals in the multidisciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for
patients care as they occur.
3. Using evidence based practice
ensure that high standards are delivered and maintained, as directed by each
goal/treatment plan.
4. Liaise with relatives' carers of
patients offering support and advice, involving them in rehabilitation plans
whenever appropriate.
5. Demonstrating and undertaking
evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this
evidence to improve patient centred care.
6. Increasing the level of knowledge
and skills within the Ward/Directorate through sharing best practice and supporting
others to develop their professional abilities.
7. Participate in clinical
supervision and reflection, to develop own and others' clinical practice.
8. Supervising, assessing, mentoring
and supporting junior Registered Nurses and Health Care Professionals
including bank and agency staff in the clinical setting.
9. Implementing and sharing good
infection control practice.
10. Newly
qualified nurses will undergo a period of six months preceptor ship, to
include: one week induction, one week with the professional Lead and two
weeks supernummery status induction on the ward.
Managerial:
1. Reporting and managing untoward
incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies, and injury or drug
administration errors as detailed in Livewell Southwest-wide and local protocols
and procedures.
2. Contributing towards ward or
clinical projects to set and maintain standards of practice in conjunction
with other team members, participating in audits and quality monitoring.
3. Ensuring that resources are used efficiently
and in accordance with agreed procedures.
4. Demonstrating an awareness of and
compliance with health and safety regulations/procedures that apply to staff,
patients and visitors within Livewell Southwest premises including reporting
any deficiencies in equipment, furnishings or matters of hygiene.
5. Accept responsibility for
co-ordination of the ward when required seeking advice from senior
staff/bleep holder when necessary.
6. Act as link nurse in identified
specialist areas and ensure dissemination of best practice in relation to
that specialist area.
7. Support junior staff development
by assisting with:
i)
Annual appraisal of staff and assessment of
competence
ii)
Involvement in training programmes
iii)
Acting as mentors/preceptors
8. Provide support in the recruitment,
selection and induction of new staff.
9. Supporting the Ward Sister in
identifying developmental needs of staff, using appraisal, and implementing
appropriate staff developmental programmes.
Professional
& Personal:
- Maintaining and continually
develop specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the
individual clinical area.
- Supporting team members to
deliver on their objectives through offering advice, guidance and
support as appropriate.
- Maintaining personal and
professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, in
line with professional registration requirements.
- Be responsible for the
development of own clinical practice through clinical supervision and
post-registration education in line with KSF outline.
- Act in accordance with the
NMC Code of Conduct/professional guidelines at all times.
Person Specification
Values Behavioural attributes
Essential
- Be an excellent role model to patients , relatives , students who work within Livewell.
- To work in an unbiased manner
- Treat patients and staff with dignity and respect.
- Be an open practitioner who discusses issues in an appropriate manner
communications skills
Essential
- The ability to be an active listener
- Ability to adapt your communication skills to your audience
- Offering and taking feedback
- Ability to be empathetic and respectful
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- RMN
- Diploma or working towards degree
Desirable
- Post graduate course relevant in
- neurology / rehabilitation
- Degree
- Teaching course
Experience
Essential
- Requires NMC registration
- Newly qualified welcome
- Degree/Diploma
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good oral and written skills
- Communications skills
- Computer literate
- willingness to teach
- Insight into your own clinical abilities and willingness to learn
Desirable
- Previous experience in rehab setting
- Good understanding of basic infection control
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Tracheostomy skills
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working
Person Specification
Values Behavioural attributes
Essential
- Be an excellent role model to patients , relatives , students who work within Livewell.
- To work in an unbiased manner
- Treat patients and staff with dignity and respect.
- Be an open practitioner who discusses issues in an appropriate manner
communications skills
Essential
- The ability to be an active listener
- Ability to adapt your communication skills to your audience
- Offering and taking feedback
- Ability to be empathetic and respectful
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- RMN
- Diploma or working towards degree
Desirable
- Post graduate course relevant in
- neurology / rehabilitation
- Degree
- Teaching course
Experience
Essential
- Requires NMC registration
- Newly qualified welcome
- Degree/Diploma
Desirable
- Post qualification experience
Skills and ability
Essential
- Good oral and written skills
- Communications skills
- Computer literate
- willingness to teach
- Insight into your own clinical abilities and willingness to learn
Desirable
- Previous experience in rehab setting
- Good understanding of basic infection control
- Proven teaching and assessing skills
- Tracheostomy skills
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
