Junior Sister

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford, Milford, Haslemere, Waverley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford is recruiting a Band 6 Junior Sister to lead a busy Stroke Unit, delivering high-quality care for stroke and neurology patients.

You will be supported by senior sisters and a multidisciplinary team, deputising when needed and ensuring calm, confident ward leadership. This NHS Trust offers strong career development within a compassionate, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• RN with current NMC registration.
• Experience in stroke/neurology wards preferred.
• Ability to deputise for senior staff and lead a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stroke Ward and ensure delivery of high-quality care.
• Deputise for the senior sister and coordinate daily ward activities.
• Collaborate with the Stroke team and Community services for patient discharge.

Skills

Nursing

Leadership

Communication

Ward management

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

Tools

NHS systems

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Surrey Integrated Stroke Service

The Royal Surrey County Hospital has developed a new approach for stroke care in Surrey by working in partnership with a neighboring Trust.

The patients will be nursed on a Stroke Unit with Stroke beds and early rehabilitation beds before discharge home with the support of the Community Stroke team or for discharge to a specialist rehab unit if required.

The patients will be reviewed by a stroke Consultant.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 Junior Sister to join our friendly, motivated, highly effective and passionate multi-disciplinary team to help deliver a very high quality of care on this busy, stimulating and rewarding ward.

You will be supported by a team of experienced senior sisters, stroke coordinators, research nurse and specialist intensive care nurses for the very acutely ill patient.

You need to be well organised, approachable and confident to ensure that you are able to meet the daily demands of this diverse ward with both stroke and neurology patients. We are looking for a person who has the experience and ability to deputise for the senior sister and lead the ward team in a calm and confident manner.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Albert Pasinio Job title: Senior Charge Nurse Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01483 571122

Visits welcome, please contact senior sister Albert Pasinio to arrange or for an informal chat ext 4130