Stroke Unit Staff Nurse – Patient Care Leader

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Staff Nurse to join the G3 Stroke Unit and support G2A Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. You will deliver direct patient care, lead on care planning, and promote best practice in stroke management within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, professional development and evidence-based care. The successful candidate will adhere to NMC codes, maintain competencies, and contribute to education for patients, families, and

Qualifications

• Be a practicing professional and participate in direct patient care in line with NMC code.
• Lead in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the team.
• Be an advocate and expert regarding the stroke patient care and pathway.
• Be a role model and show a commitment to stroke care and management.
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of infection control standards and promote these within ward environment.
• Collaborate and support ward manager when actioning plans to prevent reoccurrence of untoward incidents or complaints.
• To maintain own professional competencies according to NMC standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge regarding agreed Trust policies and National Stroke guidelines.
• Collaborate with MDT and Discharge Pathway Coordinator regarding complex discharges to ensure discharge communication is effective and patient flow is actively managed.
• To assist in the referral and repatriation of patients.
• To provide education & health promotion to patients and their families and support junior colleagues to do so.
• Collaborate with stroke Clinical Practice Educator to ensure nursing team follows evidence based evidence whilst providing high standard of care to all patients.
• To assist in audit and research as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on the Stroke Unit in line with NMC code.
• Lead assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Advocate for stroke patient care and pathway.
• Demonstrate infection control standards within ward.
• Collaborate with MDT and Discharge Pathway Coordinator for complex discharges.
• Maintain professional competencies per NMC standards.
• Support junior colleagues and educate patients and families.
• Contribute to audit and research when required.

Skills

Direct patient care

NMC standards

Infection control

MDT collaboration

Education & health promotion

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive Staff Nurse to join the G3 Stroke Unit and support G2A Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. You will deliver direct patient care, lead on care planning, and promote best practice in stroke management within a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient safety, professional development and evidence-based care. The successful candidate will adhere to NMC codes, maintain competencies, and contribute to education for patients, families, and