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JOIN OUR SPECIALIST STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION UNIT!

We are looking to recruit compassionate, highly motivated Registered Nurses with excellent communication skills to join our patient centred supportive specialist Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation unit.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering a safe, fast and effective acute stroke service with the support of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust who will provide initial hyper acute assessment, treatment and stroke care. Ward 5 is a 24 bedded specialist unit to provide seamless, evidence based, multidisciplinary care within the most appropriate care setting to individuals who have had a stroke and other neurological needs.

Our motivated hardworking nursing team work together with specialist therapy team to provide safe, caring and supportive environment to achieve rehabilitation goals. We provide unit specific induction programme, structured preceptorship and regular ward-based training sessions to maintain our high standards of quality, safety and outstanding patient experience.

To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of care.

Offer advice and support to the patient’s families and friends responding to their individual needs.

Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care and achieve rehabilitation goals.

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

KEY AREAS OF WORK

Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with Medical Assessment Unit and Airedale Hospital Trust guidelines and protocols.

Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.

Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice, and self‑development programmes on the unit.

Adheres to Airedale General Hospital Trust policies and procedures relating to health and safety.

Maintain a high standard of nursing care for the acutely ill patient in accordance with Airedale Hospital NHS Trust guidelines and policies.

VALUE BASE

To demonstrate a belief in:

High standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to the development of best clinical practice, which is evidence based.

Individual professional development.

Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.

Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.

CORE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The post holder will:

• Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload.
• Exercise initiative when caring for patients.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as a team member.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Liaises with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient.
• Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care and treatment throughout the shift.
• Maintain a safe environment in the ward area.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and works within own limitations.
• Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trust’s documentation.
• Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift.
• Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Offer help and advice to the patient’s family/friends responding to their individual needs in a caring and supportive manner.
• Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications.
• Communicate readily with the nurse-in-charge of the shift, regarding the patient’s care and condition.
• Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.
• Consult and co‑operate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas where appropriate.
• Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with the Trust’s policy.
• Participate in the preceptorship and in-service training programme.
• Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan.
• Demonstrates a commitment to self‑development.
• Promote research based practice wherever possible according to the Trust’s and Unit’s guidelines, standards and protocols.
• Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.

• Registered with NMC
• Completed 6 months Preceptorship period /Recognised teaching qualification

• Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in health care settings
• Previous experience in stroke and rehabilitation unit

• Problem solver and innovative
• Skilled clinician
• Able to motivate others

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.

In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.