Job overview
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our stroke service on the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit/Ward 23 at York Hospital.
Over the past 20 years stroke care has changed dramatically. Stroke is now treated as a medical emergency, where time is brain, and our service has developed to reflect this.
Our service comprises of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that deliver evidence-based patient centred care along our stroke pathway, from admission through to discharge to the community.
Direct admission of patients via the emergency department, GP referral or inpatient areas onto our 26 bedded Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit. Where the Band 6 Hyper Acute Stroke Nurses work closely with the Band 5 Registered nursing team to provide a nurse led 24/7 clinical assessment service for Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy for individuals across the populations of York, Scarborough a proportion of Harrogate. As a valued member of the ward team the registered nurse you will play an integral part in the patient journey, aligned to the National Stroke Guidelines.
Our stroke service is measured nationally by the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme and works with a multiprofessional focus on continuous improvement.
The interviews for this position will be held in person at the York Hospital site with no remote interview option available.
Main duties of the job
Registered nurses are responsible for direct patient care, adhering to own professional standards as outlined by the NMC.
Assessment of patient care needs, and implementation of individualised care planning and then evaluation of planned care. Updating of patient specific risk assessments using the trust electronic recording systems, ensuring accurate, contemporaneous documentation standards are followed.
You will be responsible for the supervision and direction of junior staff, health care support workers and delegation of appropriate tasks for direct patient care.
They will be expected to support student nurses with their learning and act as assessor/supervisor during their ward-based learning.
They will maintain effective communication with all members of the multi- professional team attending board rounds liaising with the team to provide patient centred care and interventions. Effective and empathetic communication with patients and relatives to ensure accurate, compassionate information is shared appropriately and in a timely manner.
The individual will be expected to work within the trust standard of behaviours/trust values and maintain healthy working relationships within the ward team.
Working for our organisation
For further information on working for our Trust, please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
We welcome applications from Pre-Reg Nurses. · Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
· The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in details provided will mean your application will not be progressed
· Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse
9. Willing to undergo training as necessary
Skills
Essential criteria
10. Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice
11. Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members
12. Committed to working with people
13. Flexible, adaptable