Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Acute Stroke & Neuro-rehabilitation (Mark Ward)

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Job summary

We are looking for dynamic and intuitive Band 5 Staff Nurse to come and join our team in the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit.

We are looking for individuals who have the enthusiasm for delivering world class care to patients and their families, a reliable work record and the desire to learn and further develop their skills. You will need to be self-motivated, and posses excellent clinical care and skills.

We are passionate about what we do and the patients we serve. We are an equal opportunities employer and our patients are rich in diversity. We recruit to ensure we build a similarly diverse mix across our workforce. We are a values led organisation and we are rightly proud of our world class reputation and our people

This advert is open to all applicants with an active Nursing and Midwifery Council Personal Identification Number. This refers to an NMC PIN, which allows you to work as a registered nurse or midwife in the UK.

Please note, this does not include the Personal Reference Number (PRN) used during the pre-OSCE application process. If you only have a PRN, we kindly ask that you do not apply for this post.

Our Practice Education Team will support you through a supernumery period during your orientation to the ward. Following orientation and completion of relevant competencies, you will have the opportunity to access university-based post-graduate courses or stand alone courses as part of our investment in our staff.

Closing date: 31/03/2025

Interview date: 14/04/2025

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of the ward manager and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of nursing care and staff development.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of student nurses and unqualified staff on the ward.

The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with provisions of preceptorship/mentorship.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified.

Closing date: 31st March 2025

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally.

Organisational Values:

We've developed a set of new Trust values for Guy's and St Thomas', which define who we are as an organisation and help shape our culture. They guide us in all our behaviours, actions and interactions which underpin how we do things.

Caring- we put patients first

Ambitious- we innovate and strive for excellence

Inclusive - we respect each other and work collaboratively

Details

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM12701

Job locations

St. Thomas’ Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please see detailed job description and person specification attached for further information about this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please see detailed job description and person specification attached for further information about this role

Person Specification

Value and Behaviour

Essential

  • Demonstrates our new trust values (Caring, Ambitious and Inclusive)

Knowledge

Essential

  • UK Registered nurse, has active NMC pin
  • Has knowledge in the management of stroke patients

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience in managing acutely unwell patients

Skills

Essential

  • Able to assess and identify patient deterioration
  • Competent in managing NG tubes and enteral feeding
  • Able to administer medications safely
  • Tracheostomy Trained

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • BLS
  • Mentorship qualification / SSSA&P

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in the relevant area

Desirable

  • Experience in complex discharge planning
  • Experience working in Stroke / Neuro Rehab Units
Person Specification

Value and Behaviour

Essential

  • Demonstrates our new trust values (Caring, Ambitious and Inclusive)

Knowledge

Essential

  • UK Registered nurse, has active NMC pin
  • Has knowledge in the management of stroke patients

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience in managing acutely unwell patients

Skills

Essential

  • Able to assess and identify patient deterioration
  • Competent in managing NG tubes and enteral feeding
  • Able to administer medications safely
  • Tracheostomy Trained

Desirable

  • Venepuncture and Cannulation
  • BLS
  • Mentorship qualification / SSSA&P

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in the relevant area

Desirable

  • Experience in complex discharge planning
  • Experience working in Stroke / Neuro Rehab Units

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Thomas’ Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Thomas’ Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Pam Magtibay

pamela.magtibay@gstt.nhs.uk

02071852894

Details

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM12701

Job locations

St. Thomas’ Hospital

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE1 7EH


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