Community Staff Nurse - Inpatient Units

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week Contract type: Permanent * Do you want the opportunity to work in a service that is transforming how care is delivered in the community? * Are you passionate about providing the best possible care to patients within a Rehabilitation Hospital? If so, then this could be the role for you! York Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust are looking to recruit dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurses, with a passion for delivering high quality care, within the community setting of our rehabilitation hospitals across York, Easingwold and Selby. * Selby Inpatient Unit * St Monicas * St Helens * White Cross Court Working within a ward environment, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working to support patients in becoming independent, with the end goal being for them to return to their own home or appropriate environment. Working alongside the medical team, you will engage in regular board rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings, to ensure patients regain their optimum level of independence. You will work closely with other community colleagues, and will be expected to develop a sound knowledge of what services are available in the community setting, to support patients to become independent on their discharge. Our approach to rehabilitation is through goal setting and enablement, and the patient is firmly at the centre of our care. Our mission statement is to ensure patients reach their optimum rehabilitation goals, by ensuring they are at the centre of their care planning. We're looking for nurses with enthusiasm, strong communications skills and who are driven to provide the best possible levels of care for patients and relatives, in line with our vision for care in our localities. A prior understanding of Rehabilitation Hospital nursing is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided. Professional development is offered and tailored to individual needs, to build your knowledge and skills within the Rehabilitation setting. In return we can offer you: * Supportive & friendly working environment * Actively encouraged to learn and develop within your role * Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development * Commitment to and support for your wellbeing * NHS Pension Scheme * NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers * Opportunity to attend specific training courses relating to the role of working in a Community Hospital If you are passionate about making a difference, and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve, then we would love to hear from you. If you are shortlisted to attend an interview, you will be able to discuss your preferred area with the interview panellists. It's not just the area that's a great draw, as well: as a member of our team, you'll have access to one of the most generous and comprehensive pension schemes in the UK, a minimum of 27 days annual leave (on top of Bank Holidays) and an award-winning package of staff benefits (see link on the right). For further details / informal visits contact: Dawn Benson - Matron for Community Hospitals Email Address: dawn.benson@york.nhs.uk Tel: (07967) 754277 Employment Type: FULL_TIME