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Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. Our preceptorship programme is second to none. It’s simple – happy, engaged staff provide better services. In 2018, we were named ‘Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction’ by the Nursing Times. In 2018, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In 2020, our NHS Staff Survey results had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, enthusiastic and motivated Neurology Nurse to join our experienced and friendly Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team, which includes an integrated Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service.
You will be based in the heart of Richmond; a beautiful part of London. There will be a high proportion of home visits. You will also see outpatients in our bright, modern premises, which has a supportive reception team and space to upload patient records and complete other admin tasks.
You will provide a nursing service to Stroke patients on discharge from hospital, including medication reviews, secondary prevention education, information and advice. You will receive excellent support from the wider team which comprises Neuro therapists.
You will also develop skills in Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's by working closely with, and supporting, the experienced specialist nursing team.
No weekend or on call work. Free parking.
Main duties of the job
You will have clinical responsibility for the care and management of patients following a Stroke and work closely with family and carers. You will also support the specialist nursing team to provide support and reviews for people with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's.
You will see patients in their own homes, in our outpatient clinic and/or at other appropriate settings to facilitate rehabilitation.
You will be part of a dynamic MDT consisting of Specialist Therapists and Nursing. You will participate in delivering education groups for people with Stroke, PD and MS, and secondary prevention advice for people following Stroke. You will be involved in reviewing medication for patients at home and following hospital discharge.
The whole team contributes to ongoing clinical development and improvement projects to ensure that we provide an excellent service for our patients. Continuing personal development is encouraged through training opportunities and an established supervision and appraisal structure. You will be supervised by an experienced band 7.
Supervision of junior Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Students as required.
Working for our organisation
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It’s personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It’s the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Provisional interview date : 30th October
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered with NMC
Desirable criteria
* Specialist qualification in neurological nursing or a commitment to undertake a course
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Basic theoretical and clinical knowledge of neurological conditions
* Examples of evidence based practice in the clinical setting
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of the workings of community nursing services
* Involvement/experience of audit, research and understanding quality issues
Experience
Essential criteria
* Considerable post‑graduate experience working in an NHS setting
* Experience and understanding of multi‑disciplinary team working
Desirable criteria
* Relevant neurological nursing experience
* Experience of contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Very good patient assessment skills
* Able to handle complex or distressing issues sensitively with patients, carers and families
* Able to work as an autonomous practitioner and refer on / escalated as appropriate
* Able to present information, either written or oral, in a clear and logical manner
* Able to manage time and organise, prioritise and delegate work
The closing date given is a guide only. There may be occasions where we have to close a vacancy once a sufficient amount of applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible.
Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly. If you are successful at the shortlisting stage we will contact you via TRAC email. Please continue to check your emails and also your TRAC account for correspondence. You must confirm your attendance to interview as soon as possible, failure to do so will result in your interview being cancelled. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted.
Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust (HRCH) uses TRUSTID identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of key documents such as Passports, Driving Licences etc. It is a condition of appointment that all prospective employees of HRCH have their original documents verified using this TRUSTID.
Please ensure you provide work email addresses for your referees where possible.
Hounslow & Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and in order to reflect the diversity of its population, positively encourages applications from all areas of the community. We aim to be a representative organisation with regards to age, disability, ethnicity, gender, beliefs and sexual orientation and are fully committed to equality, diversity and human rights and encourage applications from all sections of the community including users of mental health services.
Please note that this post is subject to a 3 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare Trust, this will not apply.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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