JOB PURPOSE
QEF are seeking qualified nurses to join our existing Day Nursing team.
Are you an experienced nurse looking for an opportunity to develop your career within neuro rehabilitation?
We are currently looking for motivated, forward-thinking and enthusiastic nurses to join our highly skilled and innovative multi-disciplinary team.
This is an exciting time to be joining QEF, at our 48 bed, state of the art, Care and Rehabilitation Centre in Leatherhead. This Centre provides residential specialist care for people with complex physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional difficulties and rehabilitation care and support to people who are on the stroke pathway or as part of their neurological rehab pathway by helping them to gain independence.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
• To monitor and manage the clinical needs of individual clients who are undergoing rehabilitation at the service.
• To attend to and assist clients in achieving a high standard of physical/personal wellbeing, including diet, hygiene and appearance.
• Implement and evaluate the efficacy of the care plans and therapy guidelines for all clients.
• Administration and auditing of medication in conjunction with the Head of Nursing and Rehabilitation Support.
• Manage, monitor, assess and implement the continence plans of care for clients following liaison with the Continence Advisor.
• Monitor the dietary needs of clients, including guidelines given by the dietician.
• To take responsibility for maintaining a safe environment and infection
• Control guidelines.
• Create and maintain legible and accurate records of clinical care.
• Liaise with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and external professionals including medical personnel as required.
• To advise and train staff to the clinical care needs of all clients.
• To comply with the requirements of employees under the Health & Safety at Work Act and to report any incident, accident, hazards to your line manager.
• Observe strict confidentiality in respect of any information regarding clients or information relating to the Service.
• To assist in building and maintaining good staff relationships within the department in order to ensure a high standard of work as an effective team.
• Supervising Support Workers whilst on duty.
• Liaising with the Head of Nursing and Rehabilitation Support in matters relating to the clients’ clinical needs.
• In conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, undertake effective discharge planning.
THE OPPORTUNITY
• Together with your colleagues, you will work with our multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to the development and implementation of bespoke and highly specialised treatments.
• Opportunities for professional development include working with our highly specialist multi-disciplinary team to develop general and specific rehabilitation strategies for clients and ensuring they are put into practice.
ABOUT YOU
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• You will provide high-quality nursing through assessing, planning and evaluating care for clients.
• Working with the Care and Nursing Manager, you will develop your existing skills and experience by directing and supporting, by example and good practice, the work of our team of Support Workers.
• You will have responsibility for ensuring all aspects of the nursing management of clients are met and will be keen to ensure all care is provided in compliance with the National Minimum Care Standards and QEF policies.
BENEFITS
Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work. You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else’s life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users. In addition, you’ll receive:
• Paid breaks
• Compressed hours (full-time hours worked over three long shifts per week)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service.
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking
BEING PART OF QEF MEANS
• Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
• Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy.
• Being an active team player.
• Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER
• QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
• We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
• Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage
FURTHER INFORMATION
For a copy the Job Description and Person Specification for Band 6 click here
Closing date
Please note that vacancies may close earlier than the stated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. If you wish to apply for a position, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
HOW TO APPLY
• If you are interested in becoming part of team QEF please APPLY NOW!