Job summary
An opportinity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and caring individual has arisen on George Earle Ward. Do you have an interest in improving the care of patients with stroke and neurological events? Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast paced ward working alongside a full multi-disciplinary team? If so we would like to hear from you. George Earle is a 28 bed acute ward specialising in stroke, neurological patients and general medical patients of all ages. We have 3 hyperacute beds to enable rapid delivery of stroke treatment. You will work as part of an MDT consisting of nursing, medical, various therapists and discharge team. You will be supported with a specific ward induction alongside-if needed- Trust HCSW induction and by a friendly team who will value your input
Main duties of the job
Working clinically you will support the team to provide safe and quality care to the designated patients in your care, and to support the ward as a whole as needed.
Following training you will undertake various clinical tasks including Cannulation and Venepuncture, Wound Care, taking vital signs and escalating any issues, recording them accurately, performing ECGs, blood sugar checks and adult assessments including MUST scoring.
You will work as part of the developing and dynamic team of nurses and the wider MDT, to improve the patient experience and progress the care of a wide range of medical patients. You will be supported with training both formally and informally.
The Trust provides a full HCSW induction and ongoing support. You have access to and employee assistance programme plus occupational health if needed as well as wellbeing events free of charge.
About us
Why Work With Us
The Trust offers a supportive and enabling environment. You will be eligible for pension scheme, sick pay (dependent on length of service and a supportive education programme. Trust employees also have access to occupational health and various other mental health support groups.
The hospital is situated within easy access of Moors and seaside for those who enjoy outdoor activities, and with easy transport links for the cities of Exeter and Plymouth for shops and city life
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details, to include :-
Interview patients and carers as part of the assessment process
Manual handling of patients and loads and use of mechanical aids
Undertake and record clinical observation, routine tests, and outcome measures
Prioritising and documenting care. Monitoring clinical observations, and multitasking and adapting through shift as required.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduced in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details, to include :-
Interview patients and carers as part of the assessment process
Manual handling of patients and loads and use of mechanical aids
Undertake and record clinical observation, routine tests, and outcome measures
Prioritising and documenting care. Monitoring clinical observations, and multitasking and adapting through shift as required.
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduced in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
oral questions and supporting information
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent in Maths and English
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Basic demonstrable IT skills
- Evidence of knowledge in stroke or medicine or of interest in
Desirable
- Care experience/NHS experience in last 5 years
- knowledge of Adult Safeguarding
- Knowledge of mental capacity act
- Enthusiasm to help support recovery of vulnerable patients
Person Specification
oral questions and supporting information
Essential
- GCSE or Equivalent in Maths and English
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Basic demonstrable IT skills
- Evidence of knowledge in stroke or medicine or of interest in
Desirable
- Care experience/NHS experience in last 5 years
- knowledge of Adult Safeguarding
- Knowledge of mental capacity act
- Enthusiasm to help support recovery of vulnerable patients
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).
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).
