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Be a visible clinical lead on shift and a point of contact for staff, patients and their families.
The Specialist Stroke Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit is based at the Vale Community Hospital in Dursley, offering residents of Gloucestershire a dedicated specialist stroke rehabilitation service in a Community Hospital environment. The ward also provides rehabilitation to patients who are recovering from an acute illness, as well as support for those nearing the end of their life.We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join us on this busy and rewarding unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual that enjoys working closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team but who can also work autonomously within set guidelines. Applicants should have
at least
two years post registration experience and be able to demonstrate an ability to confidently manage a team and provide strong leadership to actively support the ward in maintaining and delivering a high quality service. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to providing a high standard of patient care. We would expect commitment and flexibility and in return we offer a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
Management and leadership
Be a visible clinical lead on shift and a point of contact for staff, patients and their families
Lead and deliver safe care, screening of admission and discharge processes.
Workforce planning, rotas, leave and absence management, performance monitoring through engaging staff with clinical supervision, 1:1s and appraisal processes.
Engage in audit processes and help to maintain and improve quality standards. Active involvement in developing new practices.
Reviewing of incidents and implementing learning
Act as deputy in absence of Ward Manager.
Leading the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Be a role model and resource for junior staff.
Communicate with a wide range of patients, carers, relatives, staff and other professionals disseminating information appropriately and in a sensitive manner. Being able to engage in difficult conversations and be confident to problem solve if needed.
Liaise with MDT and wider community agents
Be involved in maintaining skills and knowledge of team members through training and development
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
About
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Margaret Badger Job title: Senior Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
The Specialist Stroke Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit is based at the Vale Community Hospital in Dursley, offering residents of Gloucestershire a dedicated specialist stroke rehabilitation service in a Community Hospital environment. The ward also provides rehabilitation to patients who are recovering from an acute illness, as well as support for those nearing the end of their life.
We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join us on this busy and rewarding unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual that enjoys working closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team but who can also work autonomously within set guidelines. Applicants should have
at least
two years post registration experience and be able to demonstrate an ability to confidently manage a team and provide strong leadership to actively support the ward in maintaining and delivering a high quality service. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to providing a high standard of patient care. We would expect commitment and flexibility and in return we offer a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
Management and leadership
Be a visible clinical lead on shift and a point of contact for staff, patients and their families
Lead and deliver safe care, screening of admission and discharge processes.
Workforce planning, rotas, leave and absence management, performance monitoring through engaging staff with clinical supervision, 1:1s and appraisal processes.
Engage in audit processes and help to maintain and improve quality standards. Active involvement in developing new practices.
Reviewing of incidents and implementing learning
Act as deputy in absence of Ward Manager.
Leading the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Be a role model and resource for junior staff.
Communicate with a wide range of patients, carers, relatives, staff and other professionals disseminating information appropriately and in a sensitive manner. Being able to engage in difficult conversations and be confident to problem solve if needed.
Liaise with MDT and wider community agents
Be involved in maintaining skills and knowledge of team members through training and development
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
About
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Margaret Badger Job title: Senior Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
We have an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join us on this busy and rewarding unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual that enjoys working closely with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team but who can also work autonomously within set guidelines. Applicants should have
at least
two years post registration experience and be able to demonstrate an ability to confidently manage a team and provide strong leadership to actively support the ward in maintaining and delivering a high quality service. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to providing a high standard of patient care. We would expect commitment and flexibility and in return we offer a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
Management and leadership
Be a visible clinical lead on shift and a point of contact for staff, patients and their families
Lead and deliver safe care, screening of admission and discharge processes.
Workforce planning, rotas, leave and absence management, performance monitoring through engaging staff with clinical supervision, 1:1s and appraisal processes.
Engage in audit processes and help to maintain and improve quality standards. Active involvement in developing new practices.
Reviewing of incidents and implementing learning
Act as deputy in absence of Ward Manager.
Leading the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Be a role model and resource for junior staff.
Communicate with a wide range of patients, carers, relatives, staff and other professionals disseminating information appropriately and in a sensitive manner. Being able to engage in difficult conversations and be confident to problem solve if needed.
Liaise with MDT and wider community agents
Be involved in maintaining skills and knowledge of team members through training and development
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
About
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Margaret Badger Job title: Senior Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
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