Registered Nurse Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse Team Leader

Salary: £22.55 per hour (£51,564.40 per annum)

Working Hours: 44 hours per week

Service: National Neurological Services ltd

We are currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse Team Leader to join our team at National Neurological Services Limited – Ashbrook, based in the heart of Rochdale.  

At National Neurological Services we support people with Acquired Brain Injuries and Neurological conditions in their rehabilitation. We strive to achieve personal goals and endeavour to support individuals in regaining as much independence as possible following their injury or condition. Our aim is for individuals to be able to return home and enjoy their lives again. Here at Ashbrook Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, we have capacity to support up to 7 individuals through their slow stream rehabilitation. 

You’ll be joining a core staff team consisting of Registered General Nurses, Rehabilitation Coaches, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Language Therapists, Neurological Consultant, a Neurological Psychologist and a Registered Manager. Taking part in a multi-disciplinary approach to care, you will become an integral part of achieving the rehabilitation goals of our individuals.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, National Care Group fully appreciate the amazing and life changing work our teams do. That is why we offer:

• A Competitive hourly rate of £22.55 Per Hour
• We fund your NMC renewal cost.
• Training and Development to maintain your CPD.
• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently demonstrate the Company values, leading by example and delivering safe, effective working practices. 
• Oversee the provision of high-quality person-centred clinical support and interventions for all people supported, in line with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements and other statutory bodies.
• Identify priorities and manage resources effectively to ensure that the quality of care delivered is maintained and improved.
• Conduct high quality assessments.
• Prepare reports and present clinical updates both internally and externally.
• Work in partnership with key professionals, ensuring all guidance is implemented and followed.
• Timely and accurate completion of Local Authority Safeguarding alerts, CQC notifications and any other regulatory or internal incident protocols.
• Active leadership of all colleagues within the clinical team to ensure delivery of high quality care and support.
• Conduct induction, supervision, competency assessment and appraisals for the nursing/clinical team. Creating innovative plans for development and high performance.
• Accountability for accurate completion of audits including completion of resulting actions as required.
• Take the lead role in the management of medication and clinical interventions ensuring practices are in line with company policies and other statutory guidance.
• Ensure self and Nurses adhere to the NMC Code of Practice at all times.
• Active commitment to maintain ongoing NMC registration and CPD including keeping up to date with changes across the Health Care and Social Care sector.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager as required.
• Flexibility to undertake any other duties that might be consistent with your role at the request of any Senior Manager.

The Ideal Candidate will have

• Registered Nurse Band 6 or above and with an active PIN
• Have extensive experience of working in care settings in capacity of Nurse or Clinical nurse lead. Knowledge and experience to include PEG, tracheotomy etc.
• Demonstrable understanding of the principles of high-quality person-centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practice
• Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities under the NMC codes of practice
• Understanding of systems to maintain confidentiality in relation to customers, staff and the business
• Excellent communication skills.  Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals
• Ability to plan and organise workloads effectively so customers receive the services they expect
• Excellent administrative skills and computer literacy
• Experience of managing and developing an effective staff team
• Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!