Job summary

Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve.

We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups.

Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process.

Main duties of the job

Be part of our success story and contribute to our bright future. Locala Health & Wellbeing is a Community Interest Company (CIC), a not for profit social enterprise providing NHS services. Locala is staff owned and members have a say in how the organisation is run. The areas covered by Locala have easy access to the Pennines, Dales and Peak District, as well as major cities e.g. Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield. Locala Community Stroke Service provides comprehensive rehabilitation for adults in community settings including in people's own homes and care homes.

An opportunity has arisen for a second Nurse to join our team. The service is based in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. This role requires a motivated and innovative person to work within this continually developing service and it is vital that you are able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Experience of working with patients following diagnosis of stroke and / or neurological conditions is desirable. As a Stroke Rehabilitation Nurse, you will have your own clinical caseload as well as contributing to training, clinical supervision and maintenance of competencies of colleagues within the team supported by the Clinical Specialists, Clinical Leads and Team Leader. Excellent communication skills, IT skills and flexibility are essential qualities.

If you are able to use your own initiative, be flexible in your approach, and are motivated to be part of a continually developing service, come and join us.

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