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Nurse Team Leader - Spinal Injury
Location: Canterbury Salary: £28.36 per hour weekdays, £32.63 per hour weekends. £32.63 per hour weeknights, £36.89 weekend nights. Job Type: Zero-hour contract Shifts: 8am-8pm and 8pm-8am Mon-Fri
As the Team Leader, you would be working shifts with the client, as well as having admin and clinical duties.
About Us: At Libertatem, we believe in providing exceptional care that makes a real difference in people’s lives. We are a friendly, supportive team dedicated to helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes.
Role Overview: We are offering an opportunity for experienced Registered Nurse to join our new client in Canterbury as a Team Leader. Our client is a male in his late 50’s with a Spinal Injury following a road traffic accident.
He has a catheter and requires daily support with bowel management, cough assist and nebulisers, plus monitoring for signs of autonomic dysreflexia. As the Team Leader, you will provide hands on support to the client, Support Workers and Clinical Lead, including supporting with competency sign off's.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Clinical Lead with the Clinical requirements, including competency sign off's for the Support Workers
- Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, catheter and bowel management)
- Preparing meals and supporting with nutrition
- Administering medication and supporting with cough assist and nebulisers (training provided)
- Providing emotional support and companionship
- Supporting with moving and handling
- Light housekeeping duties
What We’re Looking For:
- An active NMC Pin
- Previous experience within a similar role, supporting clients with high level spinal cord injury with complex needs.
- Experience with catheter care, bowel management and/or knowledge of Autonomic Dysreflexia.
- A valid UK driving licence essential to drive during shift.
- A caring and compassionate nature
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer:
- Access to our benefits and communication platform
- Exclusive discounts at thousands of recognised retailers
- Access to our Wellness Centre
- Support with financial wellbeing
- Discounts on gym memberships
- Discounts on healthcare cash plans
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence. Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
