Job summary
We
are seeking a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to
join our dynamic Acute Stroke Unit team. This is an excellent opportunity for
newly qualified nurses or experienced staff nurses who are passionate about
delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with acute stroke and
complex neurological needs.
Our Acute Stroke Unit provides fast-paced, specialist
care focused on early assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery. You
will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, including stroke
consultants, therapists, specialist nurses, and support staff, all committed to
improving patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
Please
note: Following completion of relevant training and agreed clinical
competencies, there will be opportunities to work within the Hyper Acute Stroke
Unit (HASU).
Deliver
safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients admitted with acute
stroke and related conditions
Undertake
comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and
evaluation
Monitor
neurological observations and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
Administer
medications safely in line with trust policies
Support
patients and families through education, reassurance, and involvement in care
decisions
Work
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and
discharge planning
Maintain
accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation
Contribute
to service improvement, audit, and quality initiatives
Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
Conduct at all times
About us
The
Stroke Unit is part of the Centre for Neurosciences at Leeds Teaching Hospitals
and provides specialist care for patients with acute stroke. The ward consists
of a 23-bedded mixed-sex adult stroke unit, delivering expert assessment,
treatment, and ongoing care.
In
addition, the service includes a 10-bedded Level 2 Hyper Acute Stroke Unit
(HASU), which admits patients directly from the Emergency Department. The HASU
functions as a Regional Thrombectomy Centre, also receiving patients
transferred from Harrogate.
We
are an extremely busy service with high clinical demand and are committed to
delivering excellent patient care while maintaining high standards of
professional practice.
Our
stroke ward vision is to create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment that
promotes respect for all patients, colleagues, and visitors, while supporting
recovery, dignity, and compassionate care.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Description
The
Band 5 Staff Nurse will be responsible for delivering high standards of nursing
care to patients admitted to the Acute Stroke Unit, ensuring care is safe,
effective, and patient-centred. The post holder will work as part of the
multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for
patients with acute stroke and complex neurological needs.
The
role involves providing care across the stroke pathway, from hyperacute and
acute management through to early rehabilitation and discharge planning.
Following completion of appropriate training and agreed clinical competencies,
the post holder will have the opportunity to work within the Hyper Acute Stroke
Unit (HASU).
The
post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining a positive ward
culture that reflects Trust values, supports colleagues, and promotes dignity,
compassion, and respect for all patients and visitors.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
Please
note: Following completion of relevant training and agreed clinical
competencies, there will be opportunities to work within the Hyper Acute Stroke
Unit (HASU).
Deliver
safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients admitted with acute
stroke and related conditions
Undertake
comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and
evaluation
Monitor
neurological observations and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
Administer
medications safely in line with trust policies
Support
patients and families through education, reassurance, and involvement in care
decisions
Work
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and
discharge planning
Maintain
accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation
Contribute
to service improvement, audit, and quality initiatives
Act
in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
Person
Specification
Essential
Criteria:
Registered
Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration (or pending registration)
Demonstrates
a caring, patient-centred approach
Good
communication and interpersonal skills
Ability
to work effectively as part of a team
Willingness
to learn and develop clinical skills in stroke care
Desirable
Criteria:
Previous
experience in acute medicine, neurology, or stroke care
Knowledge
of stroke pathways and evidence-based practice
Experience of working in a fast-paced acute
environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
Description
The
Band 5 Staff Nurse will be responsible for delivering high standards of nursing
care to patients admitted to the Acute Stroke Unit, ensuring care is safe,
effective, and patient-centred. The post holder will work as part of the
multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for
patients with acute stroke and complex neurological needs.
The
role involves providing care across the stroke pathway, from hyperacute and
acute management through to early rehabilitation and discharge planning.
Following completion of appropriate training and agreed clinical competencies,
the post holder will have the opportunity to work within the Hyper Acute Stroke
Unit (HASU).
The
post holder will be expected to contribute to maintaining a positive ward
culture that reflects Trust values, supports colleagues, and promotes dignity,
compassion, and respect for all patients and visitors.
Main
Duties and Responsibilities
Please
note: Following completion of relevant training and agreed clinical
competencies, there will be opportunities to work within the Hyper Acute Stroke
Unit (HASU).
Deliver
safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to patients admitted with acute
stroke and related conditions
Undertake
comprehensive patient assessments, care planning, implementation, and
evaluation
Monitor
neurological observations and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
Administer
medications safely in line with trust policies
Support
patients and families through education, reassurance, and involvement in care
decisions
Work
collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and
discharge planning
Maintain
accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation
Contribute
to service improvement, audit, and quality initiatives
Act
in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
Person
Specification
Essential
Criteria:
Registered
Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration (or pending registration)
Demonstrates
a caring, patient-centred approach
Good
communication and interpersonal skills
Ability
to work effectively as part of a team
Willingness
to learn and develop clinical skills in stroke care
Desirable
Criteria:
Previous
experience in acute medicine, neurology, or stroke care
Knowledge
of stroke pathways and evidence-based practice
Experience of working in a fast-paced acute
environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering patient-centred nursing care in a clinical setting
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage a varied workload in a busy clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience working in acute medicine, stroke, neurology, or neurosciences
- Experience of caring for patients with complex needs
- Experience of supporting junior staff or students
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to undertake comprehensive patient assessments and contribute to care planning
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to recognise and escalate clinical deterioration appropriately
- Safe administration of medicines in line with Trust policy
- Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation
Desirable
- Knowledge of stroke pathways, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy services
- Competence in neurological observations and acute monitoring
- Awareness of national and regional stroke standards and guidelines
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates compassion, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care
- Values teamwork and works collaboratively with colleagues
- Demonstrates accountability and professionalism in line with the NMC Code
- Willingness to learn, develop, and complete required competencies, including HASU competencies
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Demonstrates leadership potential and initiative
- Actively contributes to service improvement, audit, or quality initiatives
- Acts as a positive role model and supports a welcoming ward culture
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration (or pending registration)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Stroke-specific or acute carerelated training
- Mentorship or practice assessor qualification (or willingness to undertake)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering patient-centred nursing care in a clinical setting
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to manage a varied workload in a busy clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience working in acute medicine, stroke, neurology, or neurosciences
- Experience of caring for patients with complex needs
- Experience of supporting junior staff or students
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to undertake comprehensive patient assessments and contribute to care planning
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to recognise and escalate clinical deterioration appropriately
- Safe administration of medicines in line with Trust policy
- Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation
Desirable
- Knowledge of stroke pathways, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy services
- Competence in neurological observations and acute monitoring
- Awareness of national and regional stroke standards and guidelines
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrates compassion, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care
- Values teamwork and works collaboratively with colleagues
- Demonstrates accountability and professionalism in line with the NMC Code
- Willingness to learn, develop, and complete required competencies, including HASU competencies
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Demonstrates leadership potential and initiative
- Actively contributes to service improvement, audit, or quality initiatives
- Acts as a positive role model and supports a welcoming ward culture
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration (or pending registration)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Stroke-specific or acute carerelated training
- Mentorship or practice assessor qualification (or willingness to undertake)
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).
