Band 5 Registered Nurse - Acute Stroke Unit

Job summary

Are you caring, compassionate, and committed to delivering outstanding patient care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced acute medical environment? If so, we have a rare opportunity to join our dynamic team on the Acute Stroke Unit.Our Acute Stroke Unit is a dynamic, fast-paced environment dedicated to delivering timely, evidence-based care to patients in the earliest and most critical phases of stroke. Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, the unit provides specialist assessment, hyperacute interventions, and focused rehabilitation to support recovery from the moment of admission.We are committed to supporting our staff to develop clinical expertise, take part in service improvement, and play an active role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred stroke care. This is an excellent opportunity to join a committed team that prides itself on compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Main duties of the job

The Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) is a 31 bedded ward with a 4 bedded hyperacute bay that take acute admissions from the Emergency Department and other hospitals. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses who have a passion for developing their knowledge and skills in Stroke nursing. You'll work closely with a wide range ofprofessionals including Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and other specialists across the hospital.You will be part of a supportive and nurturing team with a strong focus on teamwork, professional development, and patient-centred care. Your skills, ideas, and contributions will be valued, and your career progression will be actively supported.If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we would love to hear from you, apply now to join our team.

About us

Why Join Us?o Be part of a team that's making a real impact in stroke care.o Gain experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity settingo Enjoy opportunities for learning, development, and career progressionInformal visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit, please contact:Sarah Rymes - Sister? 01225 825535 sarah.rymes@nhs.netAt the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

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We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!