Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotation to nights and weekends will be required)
- Job ref
- 160-6425917
- Employer
- The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sid Watkins building, The Walton Centre site
- Town
- Fazakerley, Liverpool
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 28,407- 34,581 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Band 5
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a staff nurse to come and join our complex rehabilitation team in the Walton Centre. We are a 30 bedded specialist rehabilitation unit who provide high quality care for patients following traumatic injuries or illness. The unit is fully supported by all members of the multi disciplinary team (MDT) to deliver outstanding care and utilise a 24 hour collaborative rehabilitation approach.
We are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside rehabilitation network, which is a collaborative partnership across specialist rehabilitation inpatient units, outpatients and community services.
The MDT consists of nurses, rehabilitation consultants, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, psychologists and dieticians.
The ideal candidate will be motivated and able to demonstrate a kind, caring and compassionate attitude with a desire to provide safe and effective care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and may be required to demonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified and unqualified staff. The post holder may occasionally have to take charge of a ward in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility
Working for our organisation
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- NMC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Post reg. study in Neuro specific area
- Acute care experience
- Post qualification experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Understanding of quality and changing practice in a clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- Acute care experience
- Post qualification experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with patients / families/MDT team and with people of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to deal with questions and able to present factual information
- Able to maintain accurate records
- Able to manage own workload and that of a team with supervision
- Demonstrate basic IT skills and understanding
- Able to prioritise workload and delegate where necessary
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Parker
- Job title
- Ward Manager Complex Rehabilitation Unit
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 556 3201
- Additional information
For and informal chat or visit then please contact Sister Laura Parker on 01515563201 or [email protected]
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