We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care to people with neurological conditions who are referred into the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit.
The applicant will provide comprehensive specialist, multifactorial assessment, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
This role involves autonomous, independent clinical practice and working closely with Neurology consultants and clinical nursing staff within the department.
Provide specialist education and training to staff. This will include carrying a varied caseload of neuro-rehabilitation patients with a variety of presentations, multi-pathologies, severe physical and cognitive impairment.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary clinical colleagues to ensure comprehensive care to the patients.
The applicant is expected to undertake audits, support clinicians with their clinics, do ward-based work when needed, and undertake telephone consultations.
The post holder will be responsible for the development of the nursing role in the Neuro-rehabilitation service, junior nurses or AHPs, and rehabilitation assistants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for screening referrals, presenting at multidisciplinary team meetings, arranging admissions and discharges, and prioritising patients who are on the waiting list.
To assess, differentially diagnose, rehabilitate and manage a caseload of adults with neurological conditions.
To undertake the highly specialist assessment of neurological conditions, carry out diagnostic procedures and interpret the results for neurology patients with multi-faceted problems, including those with a highly complex presentation, and using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and advanced specialist expertise determine appropriate care plans utilizing specialist skills and options.
Provide comprehensive education and support to patients and healthcare providers.
Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Provide specialist clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients, and carers/relatives.
Support a culture that promotes person-centred, safe and effective care.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services.
Seek appropriate advice/alert agencies when there are any concerns regarding potential/actual risk to any patient or their dependents e.g., Child Safeguarding, domestic violence, protection of the vulnerable adult, mental capacity, and deprivation of liberty.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving - show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the job overview and main duties of the job carefully, and be mindful that this role is predominantly dealing with patients who have challenging behaviour due to their neurological condition.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration) Educated to Degree Level Experience in caring for patients with complex neurological conditions and neuro-rehabilitation needs Understanding of complex neurological conditions and neuro-rehabilitation needs
Desirable
Computer literate Ability to work as part of a team
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Neath Port Talbot Hospital,
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-NMR015-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care to people with neurological conditions who are referred into the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit.
The applicant will provide comprehensive specialist, multifactorial assessment, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
This role involves autonomous, independent clinical practice and working closely with Neurology consultants and clinical nursing staff within the department.
Provide specialist education and training to staff. This will include carrying a varied caseload of neuro-rehabilitation patients with a variety of presentations, multi-pathologies, severe physical and cognitive impairment.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with multidisciplinary clinical colleagues to ensure comprehensive care to the patients.
The applicant is expected to undertake audits, support clinicians with their clinics, do ward-based work when needed, and undertake telephone consultations.
The post holder will be responsible for the development of the nursing role in the Neuro-rehabilitation service, junior nurses or AHPs, and rehabilitation assistants.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for screening referrals, presenting at multidisciplinary team meetings, arranging admissions and discharges, and prioritising patients who are on the waiting list.
To assess, differentially diagnose, rehabilitate and manage a caseload of adults with neurological conditions.
To undertake the highly specialist assessment of neurological conditions, carry out diagnostic procedures and interpret the results for neurology patients with multi-faceted problems, including those with a highly complex presentation, and using clinical reasoning skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice and advanced specialist expertise determine appropriate care plans utilizing specialist skills and options.
Provide comprehensive education and support to patients and healthcare providers.
Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary meetings.
Provide specialist clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients, and carers/relatives.
Support a culture that promotes person-centred, safe and effective care.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, and professionals across health and social services.
Seek appropriate advice/alert agencies when there are any concerns regarding potential/actual risk to any patient or their dependents e.g., Child Safeguarding, domestic violence, protection of the vulnerable adult, mental capacity, and deprivation of liberty.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving - show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read the job overview and main duties of the job carefully, and be mindful that this role is predominantly dealing with patients who have challenging behaviour due to their neurological condition.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 (Active NMC Registration) Educated to Degree Level Experience in caring for patients with complex neurological conditions and neuro-rehabilitation needs Understanding of complex neurological conditions and neuro-rehabilitation needs
Desirable
Computer literate Ability to work as part of a team
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Neath Port Talbot Hospital,
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-NMR015-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
