At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work. Job overview Albion Mill is an Intermediate Care facility based in Blackburn with Darwen. Our patients present with a combination of physical, psychological and cognitive impairments requiring the support of a dedicated MDT committed to supporting them to achieve their optimum level of independence. We are based within a new facility which also offers Extra Care Accommodation and a vibrant Community Hub with a full range of services right in the heart of Ewood, Blackburn. Using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will develop strong working relationships with a range of health, care and community partners and expertly attend regular multi-disciplinary team meetings to ensure patients achieve their best positive outcomes. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, motivated and creative individuals who can join our vibrant team. An ability to work independently, be a positive role model and demonstrate the Trust's values is essential. Applicants are required to have a relevant professional qualification and current registration, excellent leadership skills and experience of working with adults including undertaking case management, care co-ordination and multi-disciplinary team working. Main duties of the job You are required to have a proven ability to be a team leader, and effective communication and leadership skills are essential. Your role will involve leading a team of nursing staff and working with the multi-disciplinary team to organise and deliver complex Rehabilitation programmes and ensuring the dovetailed transition of patients to an appropriate discharge destination liaising with partners as required. You will be responsible for the management of the unit including the deployment and supervision of staff and the teaching of students. You must have evidence of continued professional development, and up to date knowledge of current trends within Rehabilitation. You should be confident and able to communicate at all levels. Working for our organisation As a registered nurse within the Albion Mill team, you will receive an intensive induction programme followed by on-going support and training to meet your needs. Finally, you will be working with a warm and friendly team who are passionate about working in this very specialised area. Come and join our team and help up provide care you can be proud of in an atmosphere where patients and families are paramount. If you are interested then contact Carla Barnes for more information or to arrange an informal visit/discussion carla.barnes@elht.nhs.uk Detailed job description and main responsibilities Have continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and rehabilitation for a cohort of patients with complex neuro-rehabilitation needs. To lead a nursing team and ensure that high standards of care and rehabilitation are maintained by the whole team Responsibility for the setting of high standards of care and the management of a specialist Neuro-rehabilitation unit, including the deployment and supervision of staff and where the teaching of student and/or extensive nursing intervention is required. To effectively communicate with all the Wards and Departments, within ELHT and externally, and General Practitioners to ensure timely and appropriate admissions and smooth, safe transfers and discharges. Participate in the Band 7 out of hours shift system to provide adequate nurse management cover on the hospital site. Effectively manage resources and maintain a budget Effectively lead the team and ensure policies and procedures are followed See attached Job description for further details For further details / informal visits contact: Person specification Essential Essential criteria Registered Nurse Post registration experience Experience as band 6 in a rehabilitation setting Leadership experience Ability to work with other disciplines and promote MDT working Desirable criteria Leadership qualifications Dear Potential Applicant, It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band. This vacancy may close before the closing date i f the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed. Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £55.38 and for a Standard Disclosure will be £27.38. This cost is not applicable for a Volunteer post The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. By telephone 01254 732075 or email admin.recruitment@elht.nhs.uk or write to Employment Services, Parkview Offices, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB2 3HH Employer certification / accreditation badges 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. Documents to download Job description (PDF, 264.6KB) Person spec (PDF, 128.6KB) Privacy Notice (PDF, 305.1KB) Benefits of working at ELHT (PDF, 1.2MB) Additional Candidate information 2024 (PDF, 408.6KB)