Junior Sister - Frank Cooksey Rehabilitation Unit

As a Band 6 Junior Sister, you will act as a clinical leader and role model, supporting the Ward Manager in the operational management of the ward. You will lead shifts, coordinate clinical and multidisciplinary care, and ensure that rehabilitation goals are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with Trust values and national standards.,

• Lead and coordinate clinical shifts, ensuring safe staffing and high standards of care
• Deliver and oversee specialist neuro-rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Co-ordinate the rehabilitation process with patients and carers whilst on the Unit.
• Support complex discharge planning and collaborative goal setting
• Assess, Supervise, mentor, and develop Band 5 nurses, nursing associates, and healthcare support workers
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and learning-focused ward culture
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding, governance, and quality standards
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of neurological conditions and rehabilitation principles
• Managing complex physical, cognitive, and behavioural needs
• Assess risk and respond to changing patient conditions
  
  The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.