QMC Stroke Unit is a friendly and supportive wards looking to recruit a caring, motivated and hardworking first level registered nurse to be part of our progressive multidisciplinary team.We welcome applications from newly qualified and nurses with no or limited stroke care experience. We aim to build on your core foundation nursing skills and support you beyond. We are looking for individuals to join us in providing specialised, holistic and personalised treatment for patients at all stages of their recovery.The Stroke Service at Nottingham University Hospitals is at the forefront of evidence based care, clinical practice and academic research. There are opportunities for successful applicants to participate in providing care for patients throughout their journey, including assessments, implementation of therapeutic care and being involved in complex discharge planning while liaising closely with the multi-disciplinary team.We offer a comprehensive induction package leading to many developmental opportunities including accredited Multi-professional Stroke Foundation course, clinical skills packages and support with accessing related post graduate education.

The post holder is required to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties of the job

Assess the care needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and amended as appropriate.

Carry out relevant forms of direct and indirect patient care without direct supervision.

Regularly take charge of the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.

Work as part of the ward team, alongside supporting other ward areas within stroke.

Utilises and integrates evidence into practice.

Assess the case needs of patients and develop a programme of care which is evaluated and implemented as appropriate.

Make sound clinical decisions based on the assessment of patients, including that of safe nurse lead discharges.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing quality stroke care

Completing accurate documentation / notes

Administration of medications

Overseeing / supporting junior colleagues

Liaising with MDT, patients and families/carers as well as completing community referrals

Assisting patients with safe moving and handling

Assisting with personal care needs

Assisting with relevant investigations and completing clinical monitoring

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in health/nursing related Studies
• NMC Registration

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Queens Medical Centre

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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164-6526787