Job summary
Are you a passionate and motivated nurse ready to make a real difference in patients lives? Join our dynamic Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, where every day brings meaningful progress and inspiring recovery stories.
We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. This is fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills, build strong therapeutic relationships, and be part of a supportive environment that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth.
In our stroke rehab unit, no two days are the same. You will play a key role in helping patients regain independence, dignity, and confidence through personalised, patient centred care. With access to regular training, mentorship, and development opportunities, you will be supported every step of the way as you build your career.
If you are committed to high quality care, eager to learn, and exited to be part of a team that truly changes lives, this is the role for you.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will be responsible for all aspects of patient care, from admission through to discharge, using a computerised record keeping system.
As the patients nurse you will have the opportunity to attend family meetings, take part in the twice weekly stroke consultant ward rounds and be involved in multi-disciplinary team meetings. These all contribute to the decision making process, goal setting and care planning that facilitates a safe discharge home from Hospital.
Alongside this, you will provide general nursing care to all of your patients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect, working alongside the multi-professional team. You will be able to promote a safe environment within the recovery centre and in time work as shift coordinator when required.
Previous stroke experience is desirable however not essential as training will be provided wherever needed.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan , there is truly something for everyone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans. You will be working alongside other professionals within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and effective communication is maintained.
This role will require the nurse to practice autonomously and make decisions under their own initiative using past professional judgment and drawing on their clinical expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans. You will be working alongside other professionals within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and effective communication is maintained.
This role will require the nurse to practice autonomously and make decisions under their own initiative using past professional judgment and drawing on their clinical expertise.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree and registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Teaching or Assessor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and demonstrate genuine interest in and commitment to care
Desirable
- Substantial experiences as a registered nurse
- Experience of working in multi agency service
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy English language skills,
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs
- High standard of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet
- Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients
- Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers and relatives
Desirable
- Compassionate, treats colleagues and patients with dignity and respect. To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree and registered with the NMC
Desirable
- Teaching or Assessor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and demonstrate genuine interest in and commitment to care
Desirable
- Substantial experiences as a registered nurse
- Experience of working in multi agency service
- Evidence of continuing professional development and to have undertaken post registration training
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy English language skills,
- Listens to others views respecting and valuing individual patient needs
- High standard of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet
- Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the patients
- Sympathetic and considerate towards patients, carers and relatives
Desirable
- Compassionate, treats colleagues and patients with dignity and respect. To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
