Job summary
Yorkshire Regional Spinal
Injuries Centre (YRSIC) is one of 12 specialist spinal injury centres in the
United Kingdom and Ireland.
It is a 32 bedded unit with a
large catchment area, treating both male and female patients of all age groups
from Yorkshire, Humberside and beyond. Our catchment area covers a population
of over 7 million and we admit approximately 120 newly injured patients each
year.
The post holder will be a
valuable part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team who provide effective
patient centred care to the spinally injured patient.
They will providing expert
tailored treatment, advice, consultation, support and guidance to patients,
carers and referring trusts whilst working as a highly skilled expert
practitioner liaising within multi-professional teams to promote and provide
seamless pathways of care. The post holder will work closely with consultants
and senior staff to manage patients appropriately and gain support and advice
to ensure continuity of care. At YRSIC we are excited to
offer nursing positions for newly qualified and experienced nurses. We are
committed to support new members of staff to ensure they feel confident and
enjoy working as part of our team. You will be given the time and support to
build your confidence whilst learning how to care for spinal cord injury
patients. Additionally, you will provided with a buddy on every shift during
your supernumerary status to ensure you feel supported and welcomed as part of
our team.
Main duties of the job
The
YRSIC offers specialised rehabilitation to people with a spinal cord injury
leading to neurological deficit.
The
YRSIC provides care to people who have sustained damage to the spinal cord at
any level resulting in a change, either temporary or permanent, in the normal
motor, sensory or autonomic function of the spinal cord as a consequence of
injury or disease.
We
are committed to providing life-long care to spinally injured patients.
Consequently, healthcare provision is accessible in the event of necessary
re-admission for those who have developed complications of spinal cord injury
or for those who require further rehabilitation.
We
provide a dedicated multidisciplinary team of the following services: Medical,
Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology
The
main duties within the job role are caring holistically for patients with
spinal injuries, we admit directly from the main trauma centres, accepting a
wide range of patients with a mixture of acute spinal injuries.
We
also accepted patients back for further rehab, Urological surgeries, Pressure
ulcer repairs, Intrathecal pump insertion and continued care
The
team are very passionate and dedicated to providing care to Spinal Cord
Injuries and you will be made to feel very much part of our MDT who display the
values and behaviours of the Trust, working together to ensure one another is
supported.
About us
We provide care and support to cover a population
of over 7 million and we admit approximately 120 newly injured patients each
year.Always striving for excellence, we are at the
forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the
development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being
respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim
to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive
care. Our team members regularly go the extra mile with
events that benefit our patients and take every opportunity to celebrate the
care they deliver with their patients. We invite you to be join our forward
thinking, friendly, and supportive team. We have a clear vision, and you could be part of
this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of
our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours of caring,
respect, high standards and improving and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse
will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts
and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
-
Participating in the development and delivery of
a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and
staff.
-
The ability to communicate and negotiate with
patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort, safety and
wellbeing. To be aware of barriers to effective communication which may be
evident such as cognitive, expressive and receptive impairment, embarrassment,
anxiety, pain, fear, visual/hearing, impairment and to seek guidance from
senior staff if required to implement strategies.
-
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively
as part of team.
-
To constructively challenge multidisciplinary
practices which impact on care, providing drive and enthusiasm for effective
planning regarding patient flow.
-
To ensure patients are involved in decisions
about their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to do
this.
-
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
-
Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in
the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
-
Maintaining an awareness of national and
regional initiatives.
-
Participating in the individual performance
review process.
-
Participating in the implementation and
monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
-
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
-
Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership
process.
-
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
-
Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at
improving patient care.
-
To assist in reviewing referrals and prioritising
according to clinical need.
-
To engage patients in the consent process to
facilitate compliance with their treatment programme.
-
To accept clinical responsibility for identified
caseload, prioritising accordingly and managing own time.
-
To ensure that accurate nursing records are
maintained for each patient.
-
To provide accurate statistical information in
line with local standards and requirements.
-
To be a visible, accessible and assertive
resource for staff, patients and relatives providing support and guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse
will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts
and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
-
Participating in the development and delivery of
a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and
staff.
-
The ability to communicate and negotiate with
patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort, safety and
wellbeing. To be aware of barriers to effective communication which may be
evident such as cognitive, expressive and receptive impairment, embarrassment,
anxiety, pain, fear, visual/hearing, impairment and to seek guidance from
senior staff if required to implement strategies.
-
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a
confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively
as part of team.
-
To constructively challenge multidisciplinary
practices which impact on care, providing drive and enthusiasm for effective
planning regarding patient flow.
-
To ensure patients are involved in decisions
about their care and treatment and that they have sufficient information to do
this.
-
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective
working relationships.
-
Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in
the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
-
Maintaining an awareness of national and
regional initiatives.
-
Participating in the individual performance
review process.
-
Participating in the implementation and
monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
-
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
-
Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership
process.
-
Striving for continuous improvements in the
delivery of high quality patient focused care.
-
Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at
improving patient care.
-
To assist in reviewing referrals and prioritising
according to clinical need.
-
To engage patients in the consent process to
facilitate compliance with their treatment programme.
-
To accept clinical responsibility for identified
caseload, prioritising accordingly and managing own time.
-
To ensure that accurate nursing records are
maintained for each patient.
-
To provide accurate statistical information in
line with local standards and requirements.
-
To be a visible, accessible and assertive
resource for staff, patients and relatives providing support and guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- Assessors Qualification
- Evidence of continued learning
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Up to date knowledge of current issues within Spinal Injuries
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Mentorship and preceptorship skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a willingness to further enhance knowledge
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate complex patient care
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to adapt to changing pressures at work
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience writing guidelines, policies and procedures
- Project management skills
- Able to teach in formal and informal settings
personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Enthusiastic
- Innovative
- Decisive
- Visionary
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Organised
Experience
Essential
- Experience within Spinal Cord Injuries
- Sufficient or significant proven experience as a senior band 5
- Evidence of participating in the development of patient care
Desirable
- Experience of working within a specialised multidisciplinary team
- Experience with patient education
- Experience of working across Trust boundaries
- Evidence of further development within the Spinal Injuries care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development
- Teaching Qualification
Desirable
- Assessors Qualification
- Evidence of continued learning
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
- Up to date knowledge of current issues within Spinal Injuries
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
- Mentorship and preceptorship skills.
Desirable
- Demonstrates a willingness to further enhance knowledge
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate complex patient care
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to adapt to changing pressures at work
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work autonomously
Desirable
- Experience writing guidelines, policies and procedures
- Project management skills
- Able to teach in formal and informal settings
personal attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Enthusiastic
- Innovative
- Decisive
- Visionary
- Adaptable and flexible
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
- Organised
Experience
Essential
- Experience within Spinal Cord Injuries
- Sufficient or significant proven experience as a senior band 5
- Evidence of participating in the development of patient care
Desirable
- Experience of working within a specialised multidisciplinary team
- Experience with patient education
- Experience of working across Trust boundaries
- Evidence of further development within the Spinal Injuries care
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).
