Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Rowan Ward

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Job summary

Lascelles ward is a 12 bed mixed sex ward specialising in providing inpatient rehabilitation for adults living with a variety of neurological conditions such as head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome and patients who have suffered strokes. You shall work closely with the therapy staff to ensure all patients are working towards their rehabilitation goals. Lascelles is a friendly ward which aims to provide and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care to enhance the patient experience and is part of a trust which has an excellent workforce development programme and a full induction shall be given to support the successful candidate

Main duties of the job

We know that to be the best, we need to recruit, develop and support the best nurses to continue to provide an outstanding service. We are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse who is passionate about rehabilitation, patient safety and the delivery of exceptional quality care.

You should have an interest in general medicine and a willingness to develop the skills required to become a champion in this field and share those knowledge and skills with your nursing team.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
  • If you would like to meet our amazing team and view our fantastic ward either remotely or in person, please get in touch.

For further information, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-0331C

Job locations

Lascelles Rehabilitation Unit

Highgate Park

Harrogate

HG1 4PA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse job summery

1) To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinicalenvironment.

2) In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

3) Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct

4) Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

5) Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines

6) To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.

Person specification

Qualifications Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or working towards Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing or related field

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Pre registration clinical experience

Desirable criteria

  • Working with elderly and/or patients with neurological health conditions
  • Post registration experience in relevant area

Job description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse job summery

1) To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and to provide nursing care for patients. This requires detailed knowledge of equipment and specialised information on procedures undertaken in the clinicalenvironment.

2) In consultation with senior staff, the post holder will help plan, co-ordinate, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

3) Maintain standards in accordance with ward /Trust policies and procedures and NMC code of conduct

4) Maintain a safe working environment, being aware of the necessity to comply with Health & Safety regulations and the Environmental Health Act, and to attend mandatory training courses.

5) Maintain safe custody of all drugs and medicines

6) To work unsupervised at times, using ward Protocols and Policies.

Person specification

Qualifications Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or working towards Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing or related field

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Pre registration clinical experience

Desirable criteria

  • Working with elderly and/or patients with neurological health conditions
  • Post registration experience in relevant area

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

  • oDiploma/Degree in Nursing or related field
  • oTeaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience of team working
  • oPre registration clinical experience

Desirable

  • oPost registration clinical experience
  • oWorking with patients with mental health requirements
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oRegistered Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

  • oDiploma/Degree in Nursing or related field
  • oTeaching qualification

Experience

Essential

  • oExperience of team working
  • oPre registration clinical experience

Desirable

  • oPost registration clinical experience
  • oWorking with patients with mental health requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lascelles Rehabilitation Unit

Highgate Park

Harrogate

HG1 4PA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lascelles Rehabilitation Unit

Highgate Park

Harrogate

HG1 4PA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Annie Moran

Annie.Moran1@nhs.net

01423544274

Details

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUC-0331C

Job locations

Lascelles Rehabilitation Unit

Highgate Park

Harrogate

HG1 4PA


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