Rehabilitation Nurse - Band 5 £35,763 - £43,466 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata Full-time - 37.5 hours per week The Rehab unit provides short-term intermediate care rehabilitation to regain and improve the independence of people who might otherwise face unnecessarily prolonged hospital stays or inappropriate admission to hospital or residential care. The unit has a Step-Down function with patients being admitted from hospital. The care is person-centered, focused on rehabilitation, and delivered by a multi-disciplinary team. The Post holder is responsible for managing their own caseload and making onward referrals to appropriate services following an assessment of the patient’s needs. Proposed Interview date week beginning 8th September To provide high quality and skilled nursing/rehabilitation care and support to patients, carers and their families of a defined caseload. Liaise with community teams, GP surgeries, statutory and voluntary agencies in the provision of care to patients and their families/carers in order to facilitate a safe discharge. To undertake holistic assessments of the patient, using appropriate documentation according to Bromley Healthcare’s Policies and Procedures. This may include falls-, continence-, wound care- and outcome measure assessments. To participate in multi-disciplinary activities such as case conferences, joint assessments, goal setting, team meetings and discharge planning. To plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care. Ensure that all electronic and manual data is collected / recorded in an accurate and timely manner. To work and maintain community nursing standards as agreed by Bromley Healthcare and participate in education and peer audit. All staff have a responsibility to inform managers and leads when Trust quality standards cannot be met. To collaborate with others in the planning and implementation of health promotional strategies and activities. Bromley Healthcare is a community interest company providing a wide range of services including community nursing services such as district nursing, health visiting to specialist nurses, as well as therapy services for children, young people and adults. Salary is dependant on NHS experience and current banding/pay point. Excellent benefits package available including various pension schemes, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, discounted electronics, access to EAP, high street discounts, Blue Light Card eligibility, opportunity to apply for low interest personal loans and an excellent lease car scheme and we are constantly looking to expand our staff benefits. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Bertalan Sandor Job title: Ward Manager Email address: bertalan.sandor@nhs.net Telephone number: 03000031216