Job Summary

The position of Registered General Nurse (RGN) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s new Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell offers a unique and fulfilling career opportunity. Focused on neurological and respiratory care, this temporary role promises a rewarding experience working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. The centre aims to improve the quality of life for patients with neurological conditions, offering specialized care that contributes to their rehabilitation and independence. The nurse will play a vital role in providing personal and rehabilitative care, as well as working with wider teams to support complex cases. This role is perfect for a dedicated nurse with spinal injury experience seeking professional development and the chance to make a significant difference in patients' lives.

Main Duties of the Job

Are you a Registered Nurse with neurological or respiratory experience looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, join our brand-new Lakefields Neurological Centre in Chigwell Essex. Your career at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Being a Registered Nurse at Lakefields is a career that you can take pride in and enjoy. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Spinal injury experience is required for this role.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading provider with over 8,000 employees focused on delivering exceptional care across a range of services. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates more than 90 services across England and Wales, specializing in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. With the organization's affiliation with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], it benefits from a global network extending across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 people. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safer recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer, focusing on inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.

Job Responsibilities

• As a Registered Nurse you will join a supportive multi-disciplinary team that works well together in caring for people of all ages who are living with neurological and long-term conditions, including those living with physical disabilities and recovering from traumatic injuries, and providing a high level of personal and rehabilitative care.
• You will work as part of and lead wider teams alongside your therapy colleagues to deliver the individual care each person needs while maintaining accurate records.
• It can be very physical working with people with limited mobility, providing personal care and although challenging, it is highly rewarding. You’ll be supported by a team of colleagues ready to lend a hand and work together to a common goal. No two days are the same, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, but also a good amount of routine.
• You’ll join our teams that support people who have complex rehabilitation needs such as tracheostomies / ventilated / peg feeds and who have extensive and long-term rehabilitation goals. In some cases, people’s mobility and speech can be affected and we work closely with a range of other services including wheelchair, speech and alternative communication aid providers.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant nursing qualification
• Spinal injury experience
• NMC registration
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate
• A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice

What You Will Get

• Annual salary up to £39,975
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About Your Next Employer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Contact

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