Staff Nurse (Stroke)

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking to specialise in stroke nursing? Looking for an exciting and fast-paced nursing role where you learning something new every day?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated NMC-registered Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Charing Cross Hospital.

What we offer:

  • You will be supported by a highly motivated senior nursing team which includes a Ward Manager, Lead Nurse & Clinical Practice Educator.
  • On-going training which includes the Level 7 Stroke Care course, in-house training and ward-based specialist learning.
  • Access to a wide range of learning, development and innovation opportunities.
  • Quality Improvement & Leadership courses.
  • Full induction programme and team-based (self) rostering.

Help take your career in the right direction, develop your competencies and confidence with us and join our growing team.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date should we receive 10 applications prior to the advertised closing date.

PLEASE NOTE that you MUST have an NMC pin number to apply for this role.

Please ensure that you check your emails regularly throughout the recruitment process and contact the hiring manager if you have any questions about this process.

"We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need"

Main duties of the job

  • The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for adults in their care.
  • The post holder will use specialist knowledge and competence gained through post registration courses in caring for adults.
  • Will be expected to supervise HCAs and teach students
  • Support the HASU team to deliver safe and effective care, ensuring skills are maintained and opportunities for self-development are identified and agreed.
  • Contribute to ward development plans, including participation in ward accreditation and Pathway to Excellence activities.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

290-MIC-928

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Neurosciences-based qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Willingness to learn about stroke nursing.

Desirable

  • 6+ months experience in stroke and/or neurosciences nursing

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
  • Teaching
  • Knowledge of speciality
  • Basic IT skills.

Desirable

  • Project work.
  • Quality improvement
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse

Desirable

  • Neurosciences-based qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Willingness to learn about stroke nursing.

Desirable

  • 6+ months experience in stroke and/or neurosciences nursing

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
  • Teaching
  • Knowledge of speciality
  • Basic IT skills.

Desirable

  • Project work.
  • Quality improvement

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Brenton Key

brenton.key3@nhs.net

Date posted

26 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

290-MIC-928

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

London

W6 8RF


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