Team Leader / Ward Sister - Stroke Unit
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Job summary
Shand Stroke Unit is a 32 bedded ward - 20 beds for stroke and neurological recovery patients and 12 beds for acute medical patients . You will coordinate each shift ensuring safe efficient and effective care is delivered 24hrs a day.
The team you will join is a stroke and medical based team consisting of two consultants. Shand Ward cares for every medical illness with a diverse type of clientele. We strive to deliver an exceedingly high standard of individualised nursing care over every 24hr period.
Although we have a very strong learning and development function, we appreciate you will need to have acquired some skills and experience from your career you will require in order for your time with us to be a real success. These can be found in the Person and Job Description attachment on NHS Jobs. However we have highlighted three of them below:
- All nurses on Shand Stroke Unit need excellent communication skills both written and verbal to enhance every patients experience
- All nurses within Shand Stroke Unit need to work effectively within the team
- To deliver high standards of patient care this is individualised using the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
1. Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities.2. Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the ward/department.3. Work with the ward manager and nursing team to develop and promote best nursing practice.4. Work as part of the ward team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in line with best practice.5. Ensure that self and other professionals adhere to infection control best practice and policies in all aspects of clinical work.6. Seek expert advice and support from specialist nurses when planning and delivering care to patients.7. Maintain accurate and clear documentation of all nursing care and communication with the multidisciplinary team.8. Communicate with patients and relatives in a sensitive manner, providing information regarding care and progress as required.9. Support bereaved and distressed relatives when required, referring to senior staff or bereavement service as required.10. Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical care is optimised from admission to discharge.11. Facilitate discharge of patients to enable safe, appropriate and timely discharge with suitable ongoing arrangements for care needs. Communicate effectively with the matron, bed management team and discharge coordinators to optimise use of inpatient beds.12. Actively assist the ward manager in implementing change and service developments.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-NUR9409-GT
Job locations
Shand Stroke Unit
South Wing Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Shand Stroke Unit
South Wing Kempston Road, Bedford MK42 9DJ
Bedford
MK42 9DJ
Employer's website
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