Qualified Nurse Stroke Rehab Unit

Job Description

Salford Royal is the leading Major Trauma Centre for Greater Manchester and the host of the Greater Manchester Neuroscience Centre. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated registered nurse to join our regional Stroke Rehab Unit. The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit (SRU) is a 16 bedded ward delivering care to patients following a stroke. The team has a multi-disciplinary focus in order to ensure that patients are supported through their rehabilitation. SRU is a SCAPE accredited ward achieved through the Salford Royal Nursing Assessment and Accreditation System. Alongside the ward senior nursing team nurses are supported by a nurse consultant and advanced nurse practitioners.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated adult nurse with a passion for delivering high standards of care. The multi-disciplinary team work closely within stroke services and also have regular contact with other hospitals within the network, therefore excellent communication skills are essential.You will be supported within the role with on-going training which includes the stroke foundation programme and completion of specific stroke competencies.You will be able to:-• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills• Aspire to deliver excellent standards of care • Be able to work collaboratively with all members of the MDT• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients and their relativesIn return you will:-Be developed by dedicated training professionals. You’ll have access to a wide range of learning opportunities and state of the art facilities, including seminar rooms, an IT suite, a library, skills labs and an on-site simulation suite. You’ll also have access to CPD to help take your career in the right direction.Be supported to develop the competence and confidence you need as an effective, independent healthcare professional. You’ll receive a full induction programme, benefit from classroom-based training and clinical skills assessments. You will also receive support from our senior nursing team and highly specialised nurses. In addition to your Band 5 Salary you’ll be rewarded with a variety of salary sacrifice schemes, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, flexible working and an on-site nursery. You’ll also enjoy a working environment that’s every bit as good as the care we provide.In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.For further details / informal visits contact:NameJanet CollinsJob titleWard ManagerEmail addressjanet.collins@srft.nhs.ukTelephone numberAdditional contact informationJanet Collins Ward Manager