Nurse
Reports to: Vicki Ridgewell, Head of Nursing
Location: Alexander House, 30 Troutbeck Road, Sheffield S7 2QA
Hours of work: 37.5 hours
A message from your Head of Department
Welcome to the Nursing Team at STEPS.
You are joining a professional, compassionate, and highly skilled group of nurses who are dedicated to delivering safe, person‑centred care and supporting our clients throughout their rehabilitation journey.
As part of the nursing team, you will play a vital role in maintaining clinical excellence, promoting independence, and ensuring the wellbeing of every individual in our care. You’ll work closely with Rehabilitation Assistants, and the rest of the interdisciplinary team to ensure each client receives the highest standard of nursing support tailored to their unique needs.
Purpose of the role:
As a Nurse at STEPS you will be ensuring that our clients receive high-quality, holistic nursing care throughout their journey with us. You will work as a key member of the inter-disciplinary team to support our clients, respecting their privacy and dignity and promoting independence. While you are carrying out your duties you will be aligned with STEPS values and behaviours at all times.
Specific responsibilities
This Job description is an outline which reflects the present requirements of the post and is not intended to be exhaustive list of duties the post holder will be expected to fulfil.
- To assess, implement and monitor individual care plans for our clients
- To involve patients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the care plan
- To take the lead on the unit as and to provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other team members
- To act upon and escalate issues as required following STEPS guidance and operating procedures
- To administer medications and treatment as prescribed, monitor effects and report as defined
- To be compliant with the clinical governance requirements operating within STEPS procedures
- To be involved in clinical audits as and when directed
- Carrying out all procedures relating to the personal care and nutritional needs of patients dealing with emergencies as required.
- To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.
- To honour STEPS values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others
- To facilitate and co-ordinate the activities of the team
- To have responsibility and accountability for the overall quality of client care delivery including meetings and reviews
Person specification
| Area | Essential | Desirable | Assessment Method |
| Qualifications | Registered Nurse on the NMC register | Key trainer/train the trainer qualification. Approved mentorship or teaching qualification Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision  | |
| Experience | Minimum of 2 years experience working as a Nurse. Experience working in any aspects of nursing with a rehabilitation element. IT experience including Microsoft Office packages Experience of working within governance frameworks e.g. clinical systems / data management / complaints untoward incidents Demonstrable experience and working knowledge of the Data Protection Act | Rehabilitation experience in any of the following areas; neurology, orthopaedic trauma, spinal injuries, complex poly trauma Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training Experience of audit functions    | |
| Personal Attributes | Creative and innovative approach, inclusive and engaging approach to client care  Excellent problem solving skills  Excellent communicator both written and verbal / demonstrate excellent listening skills Able to form key working relationships with colleagues, understand the dynamics of interdisciplinary working | ||
| Equal Opportunities | Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues. | Application, interview |