BAND 6 REGISTERED NURSE FOR THE REHABILITATION UNIT AT HERTS AND ESSEX HOSPITAL

Are you ready for your next career move?

Following an internal promotion, a new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic highly motivated Band 6 registered nurse who can demonstrate the highest standards and skills in nursing to join our multidisciplinary team in the Rehabilitation Unit at Herts and Essex Hospital.

We welcome applications from experienced band 5s looking for a promotion, or existing band 6s who are looking to broaden their career in a rehabilitation setting.

We can offer:

• High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of �1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
• Minimum 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days with NHS Trust Service
• Generous contributory pension
• Free parking
• NHS Car Lease Scheme
• NHS Discounts
• Special Leave for family and personal reasons
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust is voted as one of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' (Health Service Journal). Our CQC rating is of 'Good'

We look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

We offer a supportive, friendly working environment where professional and career development is the norm. We operate a rotational 11.5 hourshift working pattern and flexible options can be discussed.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in working with care of elderly /rehabilitation following acute sector admission
• Willing to teach staff and lead change
• Have excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Competent to undertake clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and male and female urinary catheterisation
• Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Overall manage Staff Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries and support staff on a designated ward within the Rehabilitation Unit. Lead the Nursing Team in the provision of the highest standard of care to patients. Assess, develop and implement programmes of care.

PATIENT / CLIENT CARE Work collaboratively with patients, families, MDT and Social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharges Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• First level registered general nurse
• Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of post registration education and practice

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience in senior role
• Experience in working with care of elderly /rehabilitation (Desirable)
• Experience of working with people who require rehabilitation following acute sector admission
• Teaching staff
• Leading change
• Leadership of professional / non-professional staff

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with ability to motivate others
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Competent to undertake clinical skills such as phlebotomy, cannulation and male and female urinary catheterisation

Other

Essential

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Herts and Essex Hospital

Cavell Drive

Bishops Stortford

CM23 5JH



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