Job summary
Join us for our special open day and embark on the remarkable 'Patient's Journey'--from A&E to meeting the Bleep Nurse, touring Haldane ward, and basking in the atmosphere of healing and rehabilitating Herrick ward. Expect delightful chats and an afternoon tea and cake session with our esteemed Management Team, including Matron, Ward Managers, and Practice Development Nurse.
The icing on the cake? A same-day interview awaits those who seize this chance to explore our world. We are thrilled to have you spend the day with us and potentially welcome you into our amazing team!
So, mark your calendars for August 2rd, 2023, and get ready to embrace a new chapter in your nursing career--a chapter filled with compassion, growth, and the incredible joy of making a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly extraordinary!
Come, let's create a brighter future together. See you at the stroke ward tea party! ??
Main duties of the job
For those seeking an even greater challenge, you can aspire to become a Bleep Holder--a true lifesaver. You'll assist doctors with patients' thrombolysis, directly impacting lives and saving those in need.
Perhaps your calling lies in the art of healing and serenity? Fear not, for Herrick Ward welcomes you with open arms. A rehabilitation haven, this is where patients arrive from Hyperacute Ward Haldane, after surpassing the acute stage. Together with our MDT, especially therapies, you'll contribute to patients' profound healing journeys.
We are interested in both Band 5s and Band 6s.
Please complete the application to express your interest.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Featured on BBC London News, our unit proudly stands among the elite eight Hyper-acute Stroke Units in London and ranks as one of the best in the UK and beyond. And now, we eagerly welcome you to be a part of this incredible journey!
Embrace boundless opportunities to flourish and grow both professionally and personally. Within our nurturing and collaborative environment, you'll be embraced by a warm, caring management that genuinely prioritizes your well-being and development. Here, your voice matters, and your ideas for the betterment of our department will be wholeheartedly embraced.
Watch our video here: Northwick Park voted best for Stroke Care BBC video
Job description
Job responsibilities
Featured on BBC London News, our unit proudly stands among the elite eight Hyper-acute Stroke Units in London and ranks as one of the best in the UK and beyond. And now, we eagerly welcome you to be a part of this incredible journey!
Embrace boundless opportunities to flourish and grow both professionally and personally. Within our nurturing and collaborative environment, you'll be embraced by a warm, caring management that genuinely prioritizes your well-being and development. Here, your voice matters, and your ideas for the betterment of our department will be wholeheartedly embraced.
Watch our video here: Northwick Park voted best for Stroke Care BBC video
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent clinical post registration experience
- Teaching and Assessment Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical experience of working in acute stroke management
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or desire to do so
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current registered nurse with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as senior nurse in relevant practice area
- Proven Clinical Skills
- Experience in implementing improvement in clinical practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Effective verbal, written and electronic communication
- Proficient in advanced clinical skills and application
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work across a multi professional team
- Committed to providing the highest quality of care
- Self -motivated and able to motivate a team
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Evidence of recent clinical post registration experience
- Teaching and Assessment Qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Clinical experience of working in acute stroke management
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or desire to do so
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Current registered nurse with NMC
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as senior nurse in relevant practice area
- Proven Clinical Skills
- Experience in implementing improvement in clinical practice
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills
- Effective verbal, written and electronic communication
- Proficient in advanced clinical skills and application
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work across a multi professional team
- Committed to providing the highest quality of care
- Self -motivated and able to motivate a team
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).
