Job summary
To provided skilled nursing (without direct supervision) to acute/hyper acute stroke patients, in accordance with responsibilities under NMC Code of Conduct and Stroke NICE guidelines.
To work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team (Stroke team), internal and external department/agencies, to facilitate holistic seamless care delivery for all stroke patients.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties and manage a defined group of patients, participating in all aspects of care from initial contact/admission through discharge or transfer to rehabilitation ward. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care based on an agreed model of care (Stroke NICE guidelines) and in consideration of individual need.
About us
C6 unit is an acute/hyper acute stroke unit with 32 bed capacity. Multi disciplinary team comprised of different team/agencies such as Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietitian, Speech and language therapy and clinical psychology all specialize in looking after stroke patient.
We have Pre-alert service and our Stroke Alert nurses were working closely with Ambulance (WMAS).
C6 has TIA clinic service that runs 7 days a week (including bank holiday).
Details
Date posted
17 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-ME-7276680
Job locations
MMUH C6 ward
Grove lane, Smethwick
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
MMUH C6 ward
Grove lane, Smethwick
Smethwick
B66 2QT
Employer's website
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