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Registered Nurse

Employer
Livability
Location
Poole, Dorset
Salary
Livability Clinical Scale D (Band 5)
Closing date
27 May 2018

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Livability Spinal Injury Centre

Livability Holton Lee, East Holton, Holton Heath. Poole, Dorset BH16 6JN

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to work in a 13 bedded specialist service for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) at Livability’s new innovative service in Dorset. The post holder will need to be able to cover 37.5 hrs rotational shifts across the 24hr shift pattern, including sleep-ins.

The Centre is located in the heart of Livability Holton Lee - a wellbeing discovery centre set in 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside that provides people of all abilities opportunities to develop physical, spiritual and mental well being.

During time limited stays at the Livability SCI Support Centre, the aim is to maintain and enhance wellbeing, independence and life opportunities for people with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).

With a focus on equipping people with SCI to manage life back home in their community the service will support people to:

  • Maintain and further improve health and functional outcomes
  • Access  appropriate housing
  • Engage in meaningful recreational activities both on site and in their own local area
  • Engage in vocational opportunities and transition back to employment where possible
  • Re-adjust psychologically, socially and economically to the effects of their Spinal Cord Injury.

The service will be provided in a domestic style, person-centred atmosphere. It will allow service users to explore the limits and possibilities of their situation in a safe and stimulating environment. Features include fully accessible single en-suite rooms, an independence kitchen, indoor therapy space together with vocational and recreational opportunities on and off the site.

To be successful in this role you will:
• Be passionate about transforming lives
• RGN +/- RMNH or LD
• Have knowledge of the Health and Social model of disability and care/support planning
• At least 1 years Clinical Nursing experience within a general medical and/or surgical setting with an emphasis on rehabilitation.
• Level 1 RGN 

If you wish to play a leading part in this new and innovative development for people with SCI and would like further information about the job and role please contact Fiona Stephenson fstephenson@livability.org.uk or please visit our Livability website.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and it is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are therefore subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Livability is committed to Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. To apply please click on the apply button below

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