Job summary
Croft Ward- StrokeThe postholder will provide high quality nursing care working within a cohesive multidisciplinary team.The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.
Main duties of the job
Croft Ward- StrokeOur nurses make a real difference to patients' lives. Whether you're providing skilled nursing care to our stroke patients or undertaking clinical tasks, you are there to ensure that patients receive all the care and support they need. You will find that it is a role that is incredibly rewarding.As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be highly motivated and hardworking with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will show compassion to our patients who need our care 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, so you'll need to have the flexibility to do weekend and evening shifts.In return, we are able to offer a full programme of development for nursing staff interested in progressing their nursing knowledge and skills in the acute medical setting including in-house study days and training courses as well as post graduate degree modules.
About us
Epsom and St Helier
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the job role as Band 6 on Croft Stroke Unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the job role as Band 6 on Croft Stroke Unit
Person Specification
Education / / Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Post registration qualification in Stroke nursing or long term conditions
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate nursing experience
- In depth knowledge & experience of working in Stroke care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary/community care
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of Stroke care
- Ability to work in multi professional setting
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Good prioritising and organisational skills
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance programmes
- Experience in analysing data and report writing
- Experience of using databases
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of Stroke care
- Ability to work in multi professional setting
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Good prioritising and organisational skills
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance programmes
- Experience in analysing data and report writing
- Experience of using databases
Person Specification
Education / / Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Post registration qualification in Stroke nursing or long term conditions
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate nursing experience
- In depth knowledge & experience of working in Stroke care
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary/community care
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of Stroke care
- Ability to work in multi professional setting
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Good prioritising and organisational skills
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance programmes
- Experience in analysing data and report writing
- Experience of using databases
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a good knowledge of Stroke care
- Ability to work in multi professional setting
- Good written and verbal presentation skills
- Good prioritising and organisational skills
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit and clinical governance programmes
- Experience in analysing data and report writing
- Experience of using databases
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).
