Job Description

STEPS are looking for like-minded nurses who share the values and philosophies integral to the success of STEPS to join their team. You will encounter a number of different disabling injuries and illnesses and be an integral part of the team supporting clients to live as independently as possible. As a Rehabilitation Nurse you will be working closely with the clients, their family, and the Interdisciplinary team. You will be responsible for caring for the clients physical and emotional needs, following the nursing and rehabilitation care plans closely, whilst monitoring the clients progress throughout. These plans will need reviewing and changing to reflect the progress with rehabilitation goals. Rehabilitation nurses are fortunate enough to maintain high levels of clinical skills whilst also helping clients to exercise to gain strength, assist clients with adaptive devices and also act as educators and trainers within their role.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior 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.
While you are supporting our clients through their journey, STEPS will support you with a fantastic benefits package:

• Free onsite parking for night workers
• Discounted travel pass scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement of 33 days holiday (pro rata)
• Life assurance scheme (four times your annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• Critical Illness Cover (three times your annual salary)
• Income protection scheme (75% in the case of illness or incapacity for up to five years)
• Paid time to complete mandatory training
• Free specialist internal training
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Blue light card
• Mintago benefits platform
• Access to support 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 1% employee pension contribution with 7% employer contribution
• Benefit from supernumerary shifts as part of onboarding before commencing with your usual shift pattern

About us
STEPS is a purpose-built 23-bedroom, unique rehabilitation facility, able to deliver high-quality care from a range of medical and rehabilitation specialists on Abbeydale Road, Sheffield. It is a unique environment that provides rehabilitation to clients who have suffered serious injuries and debilitating neurological illnesses.
STEPS has been designed to feel non-clinical, comfortable and homely and we hope you will agree STEPS is like no other care facility you will have worked in. Our specialists work collaboratively under one roof and clients can access a wide range of therapies and specialist robotic and VR rehabilitation equipment. You will be working within our interdisciplinary team comprised of Consultants in rehabilitation medicine; spinal injuries, amputations, anaesthetics, plastic surgery and pain management, physiotherapists; occupational therapists; speech and language therapists; neuro-psychologists; neurologic music therapist; prosthetic and orthotic specialists and amongst other nurses experienced in complex care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally and expand your experience in an exceptional setting.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
38,750 to 43,900 a year pro rata. Generous benefits package
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0063-25-0016
Job locations
Alexander House
30 Troutbeck House
Sheffield
S7 2QA
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, implement and monitor individual care plans for our clients.
To honour STEPS values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
To contribute to staff development i.e. appraisals and supervisions.
To ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support for members of the team.
To be involved in the day to day audit process as required.
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.
To lead the unit on a day to day basis in the absence of senior management.
To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the care plan.
To take the lead on the unit as and when directed to provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other staff 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.
To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards.
Carrying out all procedures relating to the personal care and nutritional needs of clients dealing with emergencies as required.
To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.
This Job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, implement and monitor individual care plans for our clients.
To honour STEPS values by demonstrating appropriate behaviours and encouraging this in others.
To contribute to staff development i.e. appraisals and supervisions.
To ensure the provision of appropriate supervision and support for members of the team.
To be involved in the day to day audit process as required.
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.
To lead the unit on a day to day basis in the absence of senior management.
To involve clients and carers in the development and delivery of goals within the care plan.
To take the lead on the unit as and when directed to provide clinical leadership, support and guidance to other staff 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.
To contribute and lead on specific projects related to service delivery e.g. quality programmes, education and training and contributing to the setting and monitoring of practice standards.
Carrying out all procedures relating to the personal care and nutritional needs of clients dealing with emergencies as required.
To undertake duties and responsibilities as defined in the work plan.
This Job description is an outline, which reflects the present requirements of the post and not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register
• Approved mentorship or teaching qualification
• Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
• Eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for this post.

Desirable

• A non-medical prescribing qualification (e.g. V300)
• Masters Modules or degree in relevant area, e.g. rehabilitation, tissue viability
• Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
• Leadership or supervisory course

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as part of an IDT / MDT
• Experience of working with complex patients
• 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

Desirable

• Rehabilitation experience. e.g. amputee, neuro, spinal injuries
• Trauma experience
• Experience of liaising with professionals from wide ranging disciplines
• Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
• Experience of audit functions

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• 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
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.

Desirable

• Transferable skills that can be used to enhance a clients rehabilitation journey, e.g. playing an instrument, having an ability / understanding of accessible sports and hobbies

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register
• Approved mentorship or teaching qualification
• Qualification / short courses in staff management / supervision
• Eligibility to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide sponsorship for this post.

Desirable

• A non-medical prescribing qualification (e.g. V300)
• Masters Modules or degree in relevant area, e.g. rehabilitation, tissue viability
• Key trainer/train the trainer qualification.
• Leadership or supervisory course

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working as part of an IDT / MDT
• Experience of working with complex patients
• 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

Desirable

• Rehabilitation experience. e.g. amputee, neuro, spinal injuries
• Trauma experience
• Experience of liaising with professionals from wide ranging disciplines
• Experience of training package development and delivery across relevant subject e.g. Data Protection / Clinical Training
• Experience of audit functions

Skills & Attributes
Essential

• 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
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness of equality and diversity obligations when delivering care and also towards colleagues.

Desirable

• Transferable skills that can be used to enhance a clients rehabilitation journey, e.g. playing an instrument, having an ability / understanding of accessible sports and hobbies