Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Stroke Unit

The closing date is 27 July 2025

Job summary

Staff Nurse (x2 positions)Location: Frimley Park Hospital - G3 Stroke Unit

Unit Description:G3 Stroke Unit is a dynamic 28-bedded ward, comprising 12 hyper-acute stroke beds and 16 acute/rehabilitation beds. The unit is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the full stroke pathway.

Our Vision:We aspire to provide exceptional clinical, developmental, and patient-centred care with a strong multidisciplinary focus. Our aim is to support each patient in achieving the best possible recovery outcomes through compassionate and individualized care.

Why Join Us:

Be part of a dedicated and supportive team with opportunities for professional development

Work in a fast-paced and rewarding clinical environment

Contribute to innovative stroke care practices within a well-respected NHS Trust

We welcome applications from both experienced nurses and newly qualified nurses who are passionate about stroke care and eager to develop their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside the MDT to provide evidence based care to our Stroke patients, working across acute and rehab.

We can offer you a range of development opportunities to support you in this role.

There is also support from a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator who provides support to all our staff and can focus on any specific training requirements you may have.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,686 a year per annum incl HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

151-KMU253-A

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for the full job description and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for the full job description and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Acute hospital experience

Desirable

Post reg experience in a Stroke Care setting

Skills

Essential

Wide range of clinical skills - venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration, catheterisation, ECG
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively
Basic keyboard skills and basic use of IT packages (Word, excel, power point)

Desirable

Teaching and training skills

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration
Evidence of continuing education and professional development

Desirable

Degree level registration

Special Requirements

Essential

To be able to work both day and night shifts

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Acute hospital experience

Desirable

Post reg experience in a Stroke Care setting

Skills

Essential

Wide range of clinical skills - venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration, catheterisation, ECG
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively
Basic keyboard skills and basic use of IT packages (Word, excel, power point)

Desirable

Teaching and training skills

Qualifications

Essential

NMC registration
Evidence of continuing education and professional development

Desirable

Degree level registration

Special Requirements

Essential

To be able to work both day and night shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)