Job Overview
JOIN OUR SPECIALIST STROKE AND NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION UNIT
We are looking to recruit compassionate, highly motivated team player 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. Support and guidance will include care givers so as to optimise the clinical outcome and care experience for both patient and carers.
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 and regular ward based training sessions to maintain our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Assist with the service of meals and support patients who may need
assistance with eating and drinking in line with their plan of care.
* Assist with the safe moving, handling and mobilisation of patients
ensuring that care plans are followed to minimise risk.
* Communicate effectively with kindness, warmth and compassion
recognising when there are barriers to communication where
support may be required.
* Act as a patient and staff advocate, escalating concerns and
challenging poor behaviour or practice appropriately.
* Maintain accurate records of care within area of responsibility.
* Observe and report any changes in a patient's condition to the
Nurse in Charge.
* Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of care.
* Provide reassurance and support to patients, carers/family.
* Support the maintenance and cleanliness of the clinical environment
by attending to general tidiness of the area including unpacking and
storage of stock deliveries. Report any estates issues appropriately.
* Support clinical teams to fulfil cleaning responsibilities as identified
in the National Cleaning Standards framework.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
* Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post
Desirable criteria
* Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
* Functional skills level 1 numeracy
Experience
Essential criteria
* No previous experience required
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
* Previous experience of dealing with the public
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
* Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice
Desirable criteria
* Able to demonstrate literacy in IT