Nurse - Ward G8 - Stroke Unit

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bury St Edmunds seeks a passionate Band 5 Nurse to join their dynamic Stroke Unit. This role involves providing comprehensive care and support for patients throughout their rehabilitation journey, working closely with a skilled interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or awaiting registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to a high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in the Stroke Unit.
• Support patients through their rehabilitation journey.
• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clear verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Empathy and compassion

Attention to detail

IV drug administration

Education

oNMC Registration or NQ Nurse Awaiting Registration

oBLS/ILS

oENB 998 or equivalent

Tools

Electronic patient record systems

Job description

We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven Band 5 Nurse to join our dynamic team.

Our 30-bed Stroke Unit provides comprehensive care for patients admitted directly from the Emergency Department to our Hyper-acute Stroke Bay. We support patients through every stage of their rehabilitation journey -- from acute care to discharge -- working closely with a skilled interdisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job Description.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• oNMC Registration or NQ Nurse Awaiting Registration.
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development
• oBLS/ILS
• oENB 998 or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

• oTeaching experience
• oAbility to work to clear protocols/ guidelines within role boundaries
• oPrevious acute experience within the NHS

Skills and abilities

• oWillingness to share knowledge and mentor students
• oCommunicates clearly both verbally and in writing.
• oEvidence of good attendance and timekeeping
• oExcellent organisational skills and time management
• oTeam player, able to problem solve to meet team objectives.
• oAble to work under pressure and meets deadlines in a realistic manner.
• oSupports patient equality and diversity.
• oUnderstands the importance of patient confidentiality and Data Protection
• oAccurate with attention to detail
• oAbility to provide patients with an environment that supports privacy and dignity
• oAwareness of current political/professional issues
• oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
• oIV drug administration
• oPrevious use of electronic patient record systems (eCare utilised at the West Suffolk Hospital)

Personal Qualities

• oFlexible approach to meet the needs of the service
• oCommitted to delivering a high quality service

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.

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

179-7543712-M

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust