Registered nurse

You will need to be an excellent communicator who can engage professionally with patients, families, all allied health professionals and the nursing team. Maintain accurate and effective electronic patient records, ensure they are kept updated and communicated to relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team. The role will involve participating in nurse led MDT. A variety of clinical skills will be desired including, male and female catheterisation, cannulation and venepuncture.

As a registered nurse you will be required to participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members and to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families,

• Ensuring improvements in patient outcomes and the safety, effectiveness and experience of their care
• Assist in the delivery of the highest standards of patient care and service are delivered in the most efficient and effective way.
• Ensuring best practice in infection control
• Treating patients with dignity and respect
• Assist the ward manager in ensuring all quality improvement work is implemented and sustained.
• Ensure safe and effective discharge planning.
• Supporting the delivery of the Nursing Strategy at all times.

You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential. We are also seeking a candidate with a flexible approach and the ability to respond to the demands of a busy rehabilitation unit.

• NMC registration certificate, male catheterisation
• cannulation
• venepuncture

• Rehabilitation nursing experience, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.

Ribblesdale ward is a 32 bedded rehabilitation Unit based in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Clitheroe Community hospital is a GP lead unit taking patients with rehabilitation needs and complex discharge support. The team consists of GP medical cover, full therapy team, Nursing staff, complex case management and in reach nutrition, tissue viability and pharmacy.

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures.

We employ over 10,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can…