Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
The closing date is 16 November 2025
Senior Staff Nurse Amputee Rehabilitation
Are you a dynamic and motivated individual looking to take the next step in your nursing leadership career? Due to internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a new Ward Sister to support our specialist 9-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit dedicated to patients recovering from limb-loss.
Pine Cottage provides a tailored multidisciplinary approach for our patients to support them in the initial stages of their recovery and rehabilitation adjusting to limb loss to enable a safe discharge. The successful candidate will be supporting a well-established team of nurses and care support workers whilst working closely with our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Discharge Co‑ordinator, Housekeepers and our medical colleagues.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide leadership and support for the ward nursing team, helping co‑ordinate and manage the team and patient care delivery.
2. To be a leading member of the multidisciplinary team ensuring continuity and quality in the provision of patient care.
3. To assist the ward manager in the organisation of nursing activities, ward budget, personnel and education of the nursing team.
4. To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice on the unit.
5. Represent the service and profession when required, deputising for the ward manager/manager as required.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand‑alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
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Job responsibilities
Clinical
1. To accept the assignment of patients and monitor the assignment of Nursing team, ensuring the maintenance of manageable caseloads.
2. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care provided for patients on the ward.
3. To provide a high standard of direct care for patients and relatives in line with the ward philosophy.
4. To provide leadership and supervision for nursing team helping develop a team dynamic based upon trust and mutual understanding.
5. To ensure all procedures are carried out in line with NCH&C policies.
6. To communicate with and provide relevant information for all members of the multidisciplinary team.
7. To promote good communication between hospital and community services ensuring continuity and quality in continuing care and rehabilitation.
8. Be accountable for all actions, working within the framework of the UKCC Scope of Professional Practice and Code of Professional Conduct.
9. To bring an informed nursing voice to the multidisciplinary team. Ensuring that a detailed understanding of the patients needs and abilities gained through the skills and observations of the nursing team are brought to the goal planning process.
10. To work collaboratively as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
11. To work with co‑professionals within the service to develop multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary working to the high standard appropriate for effective integrated rehabilitation.
Professional
1. To develop clinical supervision within the unit in conjunction with the ward manager and promote reflective practice.
2. To undertake regular reviews of patient caseload with the ward manager.
3. Undergo annual Development and Review in line with Trust policies.
4. To work with your manager in regularly appraising your work and performance.
5. Have an objective based Personal Development Plan.
6. Participate in auditing the quality of patient care provided on the unit.
7. Contribute to the monitoring and development of nursing standards.
8. Demonstrate a continuous process of attaining educational, clinical research and leadership skills.
9. Be aware of and demonstrate practice based upon current advances in nursing practice and research.
10. Act as supervisor and assessor to nurses and students helping to develop an environment conducive to learning and development.
11. To challenge and correct staff when performance requires it, raising concerns with ward manager if concerns around behaviours and practice are identified and not resolved.
12. Give and accept advice without becoming defensive.
13. Help and provide teaching and learning opportunities for trained and untrained staff.
14. Act as deputy for the Ward Manager in their absence.
15. Help co‑ordinate the ward and share responsibility for its resources and cost effective running.
16. Communicate with other units and departments within the organisation, developing a working environment of co‑operation and understanding.
17. Participate in off duty planning and review shift patterns in order to provide the most suitable arrangements for providing high quality nursing care.
Organisational
1. Give information, as required, by any branch of the organisation, including notification of incidents and accidents involving staff, patients and visitors.
2. Be familiar with Trust policies and protocols with regard to personnel.
3. To ensure the safety of patients, visitors and staff, reporting all incidents appropriately.
4. Ensure care and custody of patients property and valuables.
5. Observe the confidentiality of patients information at all times in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
6. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade.
7. Administration.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse 1st Level
* Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
* Diploma in Nursing or Study to degree level
* Evidence of recent learning
Communication
* Communications skills with staff, patients who may find it difficult to communicate. In the English language and in both verbal and written formats
* Communicate difficult information re discharge options
* Ability to present training to team members
* Sharing information which could be contentious with both staff patients families
Experience
* Experience of team working and leadership.
* Experience supporting students/learners
* Experience of managing groups staff and rosta management.
* Experience of managing people.
* Experience of teaching/ mentorship.
* Working knowledge of care management delivered at high level.
* Evidence of leadership
* Rehabilitation Experience
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
* Commitment to multidisciplinary working
* A good time manager
* Able to manage personal stress levels and support colleagues
* Commitment to organisation and service
* Evidence of relevant care for neurological rehabilitation
* Understanding of management Deprivation Liberty Safeguard and Capacity Assessments
* Able to lead on discharge process
* Computer literacy
* Rehabilitation Experience
* Experience of taking forward projects and developments in nursing practice
* Knowledge of long term conditions
Other
* Will need to be physically fit for manual handling and a standing/walking job
* May need to drive occasionally as part of role
Personal and Peoples Development
* Experience in supervision and supporting staff development
* Keenness to learn and develop new skills relevant to the role for example management of staff appraisals
* Recruitment
* Managing absence
* Managing competencies
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)
* Enthusiastic about nursing
* Positive attitude
* Attentative
* Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
* Team player
* Has respect for others
* Leadership Skills
* Has vision of service
* Can demonstrate a commitment to maximising patient's functional ability
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
£38,682 to £46,580 a year Dependant on experience
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