Job summary
Staff Nurse Neuro Rehabilitation
Would you like a rewarding job opportunity, to be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic team?.
Marie Therese Neurological Rehabilitation Unit currently has an opportunity to recruit a staff nurse to join our friendly and professional team .
We are seeking a highly motivated registered nurse to join our neuro rehabilitation unit based an St Michael's Hospital in Hayle.
The unit has 12 dedicated rehabilitation bed for patients following neuro surgery, head injury, for those who have neurological conditions such as Gillian Barre Syndrome and long term conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with passion for delivering high standards if care whist working with compassion and kindness for our patient and each other.
We work together as a multidisciplinary team and strive towards our shared vision to help our patients recover with maximum independence.
You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and specialist skills in neurological rehabilitation.
If you are interested and would like more information please do contact us for an informal chat
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for under taking and recording a comprehensive nursing assessment, including planning, delivering and evaluating high standards of evidence based care to a divers group of patients.
Is expected to deliver care without direct supervision. Is accountable for the care delivered and any omissions of care.
Is expected to teach and supervise junior staff, students and non registered work force.
Is accountable for care or any omission of care they delegate to others.
Is expected to act as a role model, delivering care with empathy and compassion as part of the MDT
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered nurse with valid NMC registration (or student pending registration)
- Diploma/degree
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate course in neurology / rehabilitation
- Assessing/mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within an acute trust
Desirable
- Previous experience within neurology
- Previous experience within a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good oral and written skills
- Computer literate
- Understanding of evidence-based practice to enhance patient care
Desirable
- Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation
- Tracheostomy skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered nurse with valid NMC registration (or student pending registration)
- Diploma/degree
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate course in neurology / rehabilitation
- Assessing/mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within an acute trust
Desirable
- Previous experience within neurology
- Previous experience within a rehabilitation setting
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good oral and written skills
- Computer literate
- Understanding of evidence-based practice to enhance patient care
Desirable
- Knowledge of neurological rehabilitation
- Tracheostomy skills
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
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).
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