Job summary
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Queen Square, London (part of UCLH)
We are seeking highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to join our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
If you are a Band 5 Nurse seeking experience in a different field, we are interested to meet you. We believe this is a great step for you to develop your nursing career in HASU. Why not find out what we can do for you?
Main duties of the job
A Nurse led service at the cutting edge of nursing developments, supported by a team of nurses fundamental to proving great care and a nursing educational team. Not only does this provide our ward nurses with opportunities to develop quickly, it gives them the time to care properly for patients. Our nursing ward ratios are on average 1 nurse to 4 patients.
Whilst on HASU patients receive specialist care for acute stroke including; rapid access to emergency pathways such as Critical care and Endovascular transfers. The unit works closely with Emergency Stroke Unit for rapid patient assessments.
Supporting your Professional Development and career
We recognize that the best nurses require the best education and training.
We are renowned for providing leading professional development and will offer teaching and education around specialist skills in acute stroke care.
We support and encourage proactive nurses and nurse led activities.
We aim to provide the individuals that join our team tailored individual development packages.
Individuals who have an interest in coming to work in this dynamic acute setting, we strongly recommend an informal visit to the unit which is currently located at NHNN Queen Square.
About us
We are one of eight specialist centers in London which delivers world class stroke Hyper Acute services, overseeing the treatment of approximately 2500 people a year. We operate the first and only Emergency Stroke Unit made up of 6 cubicles similar to an A&E/Resus setting. Patients accepted to the unit are from all over North Central London. The Stroke Service is also made up of 26 beds on David Ferrier Ward: 18 patients on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit side and 8 beds on the Acute Stroke Unit side. HASU/ASU wards consist of 4 bays and 3 side rooms. The bays contain high dependency beds with cardiac monitoring available for Hyper Acute Stroke patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This post will go through Nursing Assessment Test Centre (NAT). Successful at interview round, candidates must after complete - Drugs Calculation Test and an unseen (virtual) Scenario based-Assessment.
Please see attached JD and personal Spec for details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This post will go through Nursing Assessment Test Centre (NAT). Successful at interview round, candidates must after complete - Drugs Calculation Test and an unseen (virtual) Scenario based-Assessment.
Please see attached JD and personal Spec for details
Person Specification
other requirement
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- a. Up to 6 months post-registration (SO)*
- b. Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- c. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- d. Reflective in Practice
- a. Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
- a. Takes charge of ward in absence of senior staff
Desirable
- b. Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
- c. NVQ assessor (FO)**
Person Specification
other requirement
Essential
- a. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- a. Up to 6 months post-registration (SO)*
- b. Passed Foundation gateway Level (FO)
- b. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- a. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio
- b. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
- c. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- d. Reflective in Practice
- a. Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
- a. Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
- a. Takes charge of ward in absence of senior staff
Desirable
- b. Relevant Teaching course (FO)**
- c. NVQ assessor (FO)**
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).
