Stroke Unit Lead & Senior Ward Sister (Sponsorship)

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Ward Sister to lead the Stroke Unit. You will manage the ward team, coordinate individualized stroke care with the multidisciplinary team, and oversee workforce, equipment and delegated budget.

The post also focuses on developing systems to improve safety, quality and efficiency across the expanding stroke service, with sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route available subject to UKVI criteria.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Masters level qualification or equivalent.
• Teaching qualification is desirable.
• Specialty qualification in stroke or equivalent.
• Ongoing professional development participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and operational leadership for stroke services.
• Line manage ward staff, including performance management and appraisals.
• Coordinate comprehensive stroke services with the multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and maintain relationships across professional groups and boundaries.
• Manage ward resources including workforce, equipment and delegated budget.
• Lead development of systems to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Stroke clinical knowledge

Communication

People management

Resource management

Quality improvement

Education

Registered nurse

Masters qualification

Teaching qualification

Relevant specialty qualification

CPD evidence

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Ward Sister to lead the Stroke Unit. You will manage the ward team, coordinate individualized stroke care with the multidisciplinary team, and oversee workforce, equipment and delegated budget.

The post also focuses on developing systems to improve safety, quality and efficiency across the expanding stroke service, with sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route available subject to UKVI criteria.