Job summary
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:
- You will be supported by a highly motivated senior nursing team which includes a Ward Manager, Lead Nurse & Clinical Practice Educator.
- On-going training which includes the Stroke Management & Care course, in-house training and ward-based specialist learning.
- Access to a wide range of learning, development and innovation opportunities.
- Quality Improvement & Leadership courses.
- Full induction programme and team-based (self) rostering.
Main duties of the job
- The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for adults in their care.
- The post holder will use specialist knowledge and competence gained through post registration courses in caring for adults.
- Will be expected to supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff.
- 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.
- Support the Ward Manager to deliver safe and effective care, ensuring adequate staffing levels including skill mix and patient ratios.
- 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.
- Contribute to ward development plans, including participation in ward accreditation and Pathway to Excellence activities.
About us
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. .
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
- NMC Registered General Nurse.
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6.
- Experience of working in a relevant clinical setting.
- Experiencing working in HASU/stroke services.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
- Teaching.
- NIC competency.
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative.
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit.
- Knowledge of speciality.
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
- Awareness of current developments in nursing.
- Competency in medication management, including IV medications.
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality.
Desirable
- Quality improvement.
- Project work.
- Thrombolysis competency.
- Pan-London Stroke Nurse competency.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered General Nurse.
Desirable
- Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of speciality.
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6.
- Experience of working in a relevant clinical setting.
- Experiencing working in HASU/stroke services.
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
- Teaching.
- NIC competency.
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative.
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit.
- Knowledge of speciality.
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas.
- Awareness of current developments in nursing.
- Competency in medication management, including IV medications.
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality.
Desirable
- Quality improvement.
- Project work.
- Thrombolysis competency.
- Pan-London Stroke Nurse competency.
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.
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.
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).
