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Our stroke services are growing- including the much-anticipated expansion of a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.
We are looking for a staff nurse to join us on this amazing journey of expansion and growth, bringing new opportunities to the stroke unit.
The stroke unit boasts the most friendly and welcoming team atmosphere with fantastic opportunities to progress your career.
The 23 bedded Stroke Unit cares for patients requiring close monitoring and observation, encompassing acute care skills, following thrombolysis and repatriation following specialist intervention such as thrombectomy as well as patients requiring rehabilitation needs.
You would be joining us at such an exciting time in an area that will give you the chance to quickly expand your knowledge in a fast paced but supportive environment. There are so many reasons to join us. 2026 will see us expanding to a 30 bedded unit, including 2 Hyper Acute bays.
In this role you will have the opportunity to develop significant expertise with discharge pathways and the associated complexities working as part of the wider integrated multidisciplinary team. This role can be an incredible step in your nursing career as we begin work toward becoming a centre of excellence.
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In this role you will join a dynamic and evolving team that
* Embraces new ways of working
* Supports vulnerable and dependent clients during the acute phase and the relevant recovery/rehabilitation pathways.
* Acts as an advocate for your patients
In return we can offer you incredible training, and we are happy to consider any requests for a variety of flexible working patterns which will reviewed regularly, to ensure the wellbeing of our staff and our service.
If you are interested please complete the application and we would welcome you to come and meet the team with a tour of our wonderful ward.
Working in the stroke team you will
* Have access to continuous stroke specific teaching days & ad hoc specialist training
* An amazing team atmosphere including ongoing social team activities including Christmas & summer & Fundraising activities, a monthly newsletter & Stroke Shout Out board (to celebrate the team)
* A supportive environment with a focus on Health and Wellbeing include a H&W coach on the department.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jennifer Hogg Job title: Ward Sister Email address: jennifer.hogg@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01305255164
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