Senior Rehabilitation Nurse

Job overview

We have a Band 6 senior rehabilitation nurse role for our 33 bedded rehab unit to cover for Maternity leave for 8 months. This role is unique as they rotate between 2 sites namely Athlone and Alexandra Rehabilitation unit and into the unit’s admission screener post to develop your operational skills and working with our acute partners.

Are you seeking exciting new opportunities or a chance to enhance your professional development? Do you strive to always deliver high quality patient care in a supportive environment?

We work as multidisciplinary team to ensure we deliver high-quality person-centred care in an environment that is friendly, patient and staff focused and rewarding. You will be working with a varied multidisciplinary team consisting of; Gps, Nurses, Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Dietitian, rehabilitation assistants and podiatrist.

Our bedded rehabilitation service aims to empower patients to recover from episodes of ill-health and optimise their level of independence enable them to resume living at their usual residence.

This is a 24 hour a day 7 days a week service operating 365 days a year therefore the post holder will be expected to work shift patterns to cover the service including Early, Lates, Long Days, Nights, or a combination of both.

PREVIOUSLY APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

• To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
• To work in a collaborative manner and liaise with other professionals and agencies to ensure a high-quality service for patients
• To lead and monitor the performance and work of the nursing team
• To provide a stimulating environment for patients and carers
• To be part of the Clinical screening rotation
• To ensure the effective running of the Ward in the absence of the Ward Manager

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered Nurse with current UK NMC registration
• Post –registration qualification in older people’s nursing or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional education and training at diploma/ degree level
• Qualification in team / service management or prepared to work towards.
• Mentor or practice-based learning training

Experience

• Evidence of recent post-registration nursing experience in older peoples’ nursing.
• Experience of negotiating and liaising within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience of working with people with complex needs.
• Experience of coordinating and managing a team.
• Experience of teaching others and mentoring students
• Experience of evidence-based care
• Experience of change management.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
• Knowledge of older peoples’ nursing, CQC standards, GSF, relevant NSFs and other national standards.
• Knowledge of the audit process
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of clinical governance & clinical supervision.
• Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of how equal opportunities can be implemented in practice.
• Has a range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to continuing care of older people
• Able to lead and motivate a team and implement change.
• Able to work autonomously, planning, and prioritising own workload and that of others.
• Able to delegate work effectively and safely.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
• Ability to assess a situation and act appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Able to identify learning and development needs and actively seek ways of meeting those needs.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to manage and appraise staff
• Ability to problem-solve and demonstrate clinical reasoning.