Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Charing Cross Hospital. This role is a 6 month fixed term secondment to cover maternity leave.
As a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse you will be part of the ward leadership team and will lead, support and grow a team of nurses & HCAs to deliver excellent care for patients experiencing stroke. You will represent the Imperial stroke service and deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence.
What we offer:
1. You will be supported by a highly motivated senior nursing team which includes a Ward Manager, Lead Nurse & Clinical Practice Educator.
2. On-going training which includes the Stroke Management & Care course, in-house training and ward-based specialist learning.
3. Access to a wide range of learning, development and innovation opportunities.
4. Quality Improvement & Leadership courses.
5. Full induction programme and team-based (self) rostering.
Main duties of the job
6. The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for adults in their care.
7. The post holder will use specialist knowledge and competence gained through post registration courses in caring for adults.
8. Will be expected to supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff.
9. In the absence of the Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the safe running of the ward on a shift by shift basis and will act as a deputy representing the Ward Manager in their absence.
10. Support the Ward Manager to deliver safe and effective care, ensuring adequate staffing levels including skill mix and patient ratios.
11. Support the flow of patients through the stroke pathway, promoting efficiency with 4 hour DTA and SSNAP targets and liaising with referring hospitals to repatriate patients to their local SU within agreed timeframes.
12. Contribute to ward development plans, including participation in ward accreditation and Pathway to Excellence activities.
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
13. NMC Registered General Nurse.
Desirable criteria
14. Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Previous experience of speciality.
Desirable criteria
16. Previous experience at Band 6.
17. Experience of working in a relevant clinical setting.
18. Experiencing working in HASU/stroke services.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential criteria
19. Good written and verbal communication skills.
20. Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
21. Teaching.
22. NIC competency.
23. Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative.
24. Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit.
25. Knowledge of speciality.
26. Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
27. Awareness of current developments in nursing.
28. Competency in medication management, including IV medications.
29. Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality.
Desirable criteria
30. Quality improvement.
31. Project work.
32. Thrombolysis competency.
33. Pan-London Stroke Nurse competency.
Right to work
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