Staff Nurse - Hyper Acute Stroke UnitNHS

Job summary

The Staff Nurse on the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit B3 is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to a designated group of patients, while supporting the care of all patients on the ward.The role includes assessing care needs, planning and delivering treatment, evaluating patient outcomes, and ensuring effective communication across the multidisciplinary team. The post holder also contributes to the organisation of the ward, supports junior staff, and plays a key role in supervising, teaching, and assessing learners and unregistered team members PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PROVEN POST REGISTRATION EXPERIENCE AND HAVE COMPLETED THEIR REGISTERED NURSING PRECEPTORSHIP TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised programmes of care for patients.
• Undertake nursing interventions based on evidence-based practice and apply specialist clinical skills relevant to stroke care.
• Monitor the effectiveness of nursing care and adjust plans as needed.
• Provide holistic support to patients and families, maintaining dignity, privacy, and compassionate care.
• Assist in the daily management and organisation of ward activities, ensuring clear communication at all times.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and make referrals where appropriate.
• Participate in maintaining a safe, positive, and coordinated ward environment
• Support, mentor, teach, supervise, and assess learners and unregistered staff.
• Act as a named supervisor and contribute to the development of junior colleagues.
• Practice within professional, ethical, and legal nursing frameworks.
• Uphold organisational values (Care, Appreciate, Inspire) in all aspects of work.
• Maintain accurate and clear documentation in line with policy

Job description

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.