Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

staff Nurse Acute Stroke Unit

The closing date is 12 February 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with excellent communication skills, who relish the challenge of working within a neurosciences speciality.

The Acute Stroke Unit is a specialist unit that admits patients with acute stroke, direct from the emergency department. We specialise in caring for hyperacute, Level 2 critical care patients as well as acute stroke patients.

We are one of the fastest thrombolysing units in the country and consistently score an A rating on SSNAP.

Our annual turnover of patients' range between 900-1000 patients a year, resulting in a busy, hyperacute unit that is well established and focused on providing excellent patient care.

We believe in your ongoing educational and career development and you will be actively encouraged to further your educational pathway with support from our practice educators and senior nurses.

We work closely as part of a wider MDT, promoting multi-disciplinary working.

We have strong links with research and development and have recently been awarded Accreditation from the Research department at Reading University.

If you are looking for a change in career and have previous stroke experience, we would love to hear from you.

We would welcome informal telephone enquiries for both Band 5 positions to the Ward Manager on 01183228944.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with excellent communication skills, who relish the challenge of working within a neurosciences speciality.

The Acute Stroke Unit is a specialist unit that admits patients with acute stroke, direct from the emergency department. We specialise in caring for hyperacute, Level 2 critical care patients as well as acute stroke patients.

We are one of the fastest thrombolysing units in the country and consistently score an A rating on SSNAP.

Our annual turnover of patients' range between 900-1000 patients a year, resulting in a busy, hyperacute unit that is well established and focused on providing excellent patient care.

We believe in your ongoing educational and career development and you will be actively encouraged to further your educational pathway with support from our practice educators and senior nurses.

We work closely as part of a wider MDT, promoting multi-disciplinary working.

We have strong links with research and development and have recently been awarded Accreditation from the Research department at Reading University.

If you are looking for a change in career and have previous stroke experience, we would love to hear from you.

We would welcome informal telephone enquiries for both Band 5 positions to the Ward Manager on 01183228944.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7696376UCGB5-SN

Job locations

royal berkshire hospital

london road

reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with excellent communication skills, who relish the challenge of working within a neurosciences speciality.

The Acute Stroke Unit is a specialist unit that admits patients with acute stroke, direct from the emergency department. We specialise in caring for hyperacute, Level 2 critical care patients as well as acute stroke patients.

We are one of the fastest thrombolysing units in the country and consistently score an A rating on SSNAP.

Our annual turnover of patients range between 900-1000 patients a year, resulting in a busy, hyperacute unit that is well established and focused on providing excellent patient care.

We believe in your ongoing educational and career development and you will be actively encouraged to further your educational pathway with support from our practice educators and senior nurses.

We work closely as part of a wider MDT, promoting multi-disciplinary working.

We have strong links with research and development and have recently been awarded Accreditation from the Research department at Reading University.

If you are looking for a change in career and have previous stroke experience, we would love to hear from you.

We would welcome informal telephone enquiries for both Band 5 positions to the Ward Manager on 01183228944.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with excellent communication skills, who relish the challenge of working within a neurosciences speciality.

The Acute Stroke Unit is a specialist unit that admits patients with acute stroke, direct from the emergency department. We specialise in caring for hyperacute, Level 2 critical care patients as well as acute stroke patients.

We are one of the fastest thrombolysing units in the country and consistently score an A rating on SSNAP.

Our annual turnover of patients range between 900-1000 patients a year, resulting in a busy, hyperacute unit that is well established and focused on providing excellent patient care.

We believe in your ongoing educational and career development and you will be actively encouraged to further your educational pathway with support from our practice educators and senior nurses.

We work closely as part of a wider MDT, promoting multi-disciplinary working.

We have strong links with research and development and have recently been awarded Accreditation from the Research department at Reading University.

If you are looking for a change in career and have previous stroke experience, we would love to hear from you.

We would welcome informal telephone enquiries for both Band 5 positions to the Ward Manager on 01183228944.

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

royal berkshire hospital

london road

reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

royal berkshire hospital

london road

reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

ward manager

shivanthi panchalingam

shivanthi.panchalingam@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183228944

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7696376UCGB5-SN

Job locations

royal berkshire hospital

london road

reading

RG1 5AN

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