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Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, and motivated band 5 staff nurses to join the Neuro-Rehabilitation Team at Orpington Hospital.

The Ontario Ward specialises in the care of patients recovering from neurological events.

The 20-bed facility and staffing has been uplifted, enhancing its capacity to offer 14 (Level 2B) beds for active neurological rehabilitation for patients. The remaining 6 beds continue to be used as step down beds for patients from neuroscience wards at Denmark Hill with an anticipated stay of two weeks.

The key aim of the neuro-rehabilitation service is to offer specialist active rehabilitation for patients with neurological needs, assisting them in achieving physical, cognitive and emotional wellbeing; as well as facilitating family, vocational and community re-engagement.

We can Offer you:

• An interdisciplinary approach to care.
• A friendly and supportive environment.
• Training and development - for example an in-house foundation course in neuroscience nursing or a master’s programme. There will be an opportunity to undertake an in-house foundation course in neuroscience nursing which will provide the basic specialist understanding of how to look after patients with a wide range of neurosciences conditions and diagnoses. (Enrolled at KCL - Work Based Learning module with 30 credits either at level 6 or 7).
• The opportunity to help support individuals to live as independent a life as possible.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a high standard of evidence-based care to patients.
• Ensuring good standards of care for the patient are maintained at all times.
• Adhering to NMC Code of Professional conduct at all times.
• Involving and supporting patients, relatives, carers and friends in the care process.
• Promoting well-being and involving patients and relatives in health education.
• Ensuring clear and accurate written and verbal information is given at all times.
• Ensuring contemporaneous record keeping at all times.
• Seeking advice from more senior/experienced members of staff where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working effectively as part of the immediate team and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) through:

• Liaising effectively with all members of the MDT to ensure patients’ needs are met.

• Exercising leadership and taking the initiative where appropriate.

• Providing support and advice to ward/unit staff (especially junior staff) on clinical and administrative issues.

• Liaising with discharge coordinator / bed manager to ensure effective admission/discharge of patients.

• Keeping the ward/unit sister / charge nurse informed of significant changes and/or anticipated problems.

Upholding a duty of care and clinical governance through:

• Observing a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital.

• Ensuring the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Trust Foundation together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations are adhered to at all times.

• Maintaining patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.

• Adhering to the Trust’s policy on valuing equality and diversity and showing due regard for each patient’s cultural and religious beliefs, gender, ethnicity, age and sexuality.

• Strictly adhering to the National Code of Practice on Infection Control. Staff Nurse (Band 5) Job Description Date of Origin: June 2009

• Taking responsibility for your own personal development and keeping up to date with nursing and medical knowledge.

• Being aware of current research and the implications for the ward/unit speciality.

• Acting as a role model at all times and for all staff.

• Acting as practice supervisor and/or preceptor/mentor for junior and newly qualified staff.

• Working with appropriate members of the teaching staff to ensure effective staff development (own and others).

• Participating in Trust and Divisional initiatives to develop nursing practice and support change.

General

• The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
• To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
• We want to be an organisation where everyone shares a commitment to delivering the very best care and feels like their contribution is valuable and valued.
• At King’s we are a kind, respectful team:

Kind . We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work

Respectful . We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed

Team . We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional

• To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
• To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
• This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post holder.
• All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment

Knowledge and Experience

Desirable criteria

• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members

IMPORTANT

• Check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you
• If you delete the job from any of your accounts, you may be prevented from accessing further communications
• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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