This is a great opportunity for an experienced, motivated nursing colleague to join our expanding team to reinforce our success at delivering world class care to the local community and making a real difference to the lives of people who have suffered devastating injuries or have complex neurological conditions.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Diploma / Degree in adult general nursing
• Experience in spinal cord injury and neurological rehabilitation is desirable
• Experience caring for patients with tracheostomy is desirable
• Trained in Phlebotomy & Cannulation
• Trained in wound assessment
• Trained in administering medications, including IV
• Trained in basic observations / ECGs
• An understanding of perioperative patient care
• Knowledge of the deteriorating patient
• Practical knowledge of safeguarding within a healthcare setting
• Ability to demonstrate high standards of verbal and written communication
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to urgent matters
• Ability to follow instructions and work to tight time constraints
• Reliability and dependability
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Time management & organisational skills
• Interpersonal skills

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
• Company pension
• Employee Health & Wellbeing support service
• Discounted on-site food & drinks
• Employee, friends & family discounts
  We are proud to be offering this opportunity as a Disability Confident Committed and Real Living Wage employer.
  The content of the job description is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties which fall within their scope of practice.
  The role profile reflects the overall scope and responsibilities of the role. All roles evolve and this role profile will therefore be subject to periodic review and change if required.
  All successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening prior to commencing employment including but not limited to DBS, Occupational Health, referencing etc.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please detail any days or times of the week you would be unable to work on a regular basis

Experience:

• Neuro Rehabilitation Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
• Tracheostomy Care: 1 year (preferred)
• Hospital Nursing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC Pin (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To act with the upmost professionalism and to adhere to the NMC code of conduct
• Monitor and assist in the delivery of patient-centred care, ensuring that such care is delivered in line with the patient’s individual care plans which reflect their current needs and rehabilitation goals
• Ensuring that the personal needs of the patients are met in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence, reflecting the high quality care and best possible patient outcomes we are known for
• Encourage, develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of others and self
• Promote best evidence-based practice
• Apply and comply with legislation, policies and procedures

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Provide exceptional nursing care to both our inpatients and outpatients
• Be involved in the daily handovers to communicate all aspects of care and needs
• To demonstrate excellent communication skills within all nursing care
• To assess and plan nursing daily care
• Provide pre- and post-operation care
• Monitor and administer medication and intravenous infusions
• Take patient samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures
• To supervise junior staff and tutor student nurses
• Organise and prioritise workloads
• Provide emotional support to patients and relatives
• To efficiently and accurately complete all written documentation and record keeping
• Be a role model to other staff on all departmental and hospital-wide matters
• Ensure the working environment is as safe as possible and complies with company, professional, legal requirements and guidelines
• Adhere to Infection Prevention Control policies and procedures