Job summary
Edgware Community Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bedded inpatient rehabilitation unit, providing multidisciplinary rehabilitation for adults aged 18 and over who require a period of inpatient physical rehabilitation. Our focus is on supporting patients through their recovery, helping them regain independence, build confidence and achieve their individual rehabilitation goals.
To support this, we are looking for a motivated, caring and dynamic Rehabilitation Nurse with experience in stroke care to join our multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with Doctors, the Matron, Ward Manager, Staff Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists, Podiatrists, Pharmacists and Domestic Staff to provide coordinated, patient-centred rehabilitation.
Working alongside the Ward Manager, you will provide high-quality nursing care and support patients throughout their recovery, focusing on the individual and their rehabilitation goals rather than solely on their illness or condition.
You will also work closely with Allied Health Professionals and Social Care services to maximise recovery, promote independence and help patients regain confidence and control, with the overall aim of improving their quality of life.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing nursing care and rehabilitation to inpatients in the rehabilitation unit.
- Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments without supervision, determining patient needs, risks, and planning, implementing, and evaluating care accordingly.
- Act as the named nurse for designated patients, ensuring continuity of care and coordinating discharge planning with other services.
- Manage admissions, provide care and discharge planning while ensuring effective service delivery, in the absence of senior colleagues, take charge of the rehabilitation unit,
- Contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical nursing care using an evidence-based approach, in line with clinical governance principles.
- Support, supervise, and mentor clinical support workers, nursing associates, and students
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training.
Desirable
- Assessor or mentor training (or willingness to undertake).
- Post-registration qualifications in relevant areas (e.g., chronic disease management, wound care).
Experience
Essential
- Recent post-registration nursing experience
- Experience working with people with complex needs and long-term conditions.
- Evidence of supervising junior staff and supporting students in clinical practice.
- Experience of holistic health assessments and care planning.
Desirable
- Experience in both rehabilitation
- Participation in clinical audits, research, or service development initiatives.
Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice and clinical governance.
- Proficiency in nursing procedures relevant to rehabilitation
- Ability to prioritise, delegate, and manage workload effectively.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and IT skills (e.g., electronic patient records).
- Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management principles.
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent policy changes in community and rehabilitation care.
- Advanced skills in managing long-term conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart failure).
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to cross cover our sister unit as required
- Commitment to the Trust's values and behaviours.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Edgware Community Rehabilitation Unit
First floor, Edgware Community Hospital
Burnt Oak Broad Way, Edgware
HA8 0AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Contact Details:
Central London Community Health Trust Recruitment Team
