Job summary
Exciting opportunity to join a small specialist team at the Devonshire Neurological Rehabilitation Unit. We are looking for a Ward Sister to support and lead this excellent service.
In a purpose built unit we provide care and support to those recovering from traumatic brain injury or illness with a multi-disciplinary team to enable people to reach their maximum potential and return back to their lives.
Informal visits welcomed and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Ward Manger in all aspects of Ward/ Department management and have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care.
To effectively co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care for patients. To be a visible and accessible presence in the clinical area for patients, relatives and staff.Lead by example and act as a positive role model taking responsibility for own professional development.Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/ management team as necessary.Deputise for the Ward Manager/ Team Leader as required.Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the ward manager or as required in his/ her absence.Ensure comprehensive clinical records are maintained.Support the management of roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
Ensure the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality care of all patients and supervise the working of junior staff and trainees during the span of duty.Ensure the efficient use of ward resources e.g. bank staff.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description & person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached job description & person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
- Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of continual professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
- Experience of managing and leading teams
Desirable
- Experience of neurological conditions
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational abilities
- Appropriate IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
- Experience of audit
Work related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC registration
- Mentorship or teaching qualification
- Professional or clinical qualification relevant to the speciality or evidence of working towards
Desirable
- Evidence of study at degree level
- Evidence of continual professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ability to effectively co-ordinate a team
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
- Experience of managing and leading teams
Desirable
- Experience of neurological conditions
- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational abilities
- Appropriate IT skills
Desirable
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills
- Experience of audit
Work related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
- Must be eligible to work in the UK.
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).
