Lead Nurse

Forest Care Selection is currently working in partnership with a national care provider, that supports adults with Acquired Brain Injuries, Learning Disabilities and complex Physical Disabilities.

They have a new job opportunity for a Lead Nurse to join their established good-rated service, based near Ashford in Kent. The role is for a minimum of 3 months, with a possible extension.

This neuro rehab service provides specialist care to individuals with Acquired Brain Injuries and complex care needs.

The Lead Nurse near Ashford, Kent will:

• Work in partnership with the Service Manager and Deputy Manager to ensure the highest quality of nursing care is delivered.
• Lead in the clinical care of clients, specialising in tracheostomy.
• Coordinate the structure of day-to-day nursing care.
• Support nursing staff in collating information, analysis and action plans.
• Work on the floor demonstrating clinical excellence to the nursing team.

The Lead Nurse near Ashford, Kent will need to have:

• Significant experience in leading nursing and care teams and being able to demonstrate a calm leadership approach.
• They will also have experience working in a similar setting delivering nursing care.
• Clinical governance and quality improvement skills.
• Nursing qualification with an active PIN.
• Current DBS with the update service (preferred)
• Flexibility to work around the needs of the service.
• Excellent understanding of delivering tracheostomies.

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, mainly Monday-Friday and will receive a daily rate of up to £250. This is initially for 3 months but could be extended depending on the needs of the service.

If you are available for an immediate start and have the skills required above, then please contact Mike Barnes at Forest Care Selection at (phone number removed), or simply apply to this advert.