We are looking for a keen, enthusiastic registered nurse to join our team as a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse .

We take pride in nurturing a supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver a high quality service.

Working in stroke care is rewarding, and is a fast paced area delivering hyper- acute stroke care. Pasteur Ward is a 28 bed hyper-acute stroke unit which provides specialist treatment and care for patients immediately following a stroke for the staff to deliver immediate hyper acute care for the first 72 hours post stroke.

We have 8 level 2 hyper-acute stroke monitored beds on Pasteur ward delivering care for the first 72 hrs of the patient's stroke. and Acute stroke care (ASU )beds when fit to step down to ASU.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high standards of evidence-based patient centred stroke care and will assist in leading the nursing team to maintain the efficient running of the ward. You will also deputise in absence of Senior Sister on an acute Stroke Unit.

You will facilitate the daily running of the acute stroke unit whilst maintaining patient safety and effective flow.

Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.

Promote and develop the use of evidence-based practice to improve the outcomes of patient care within the acute stroke pathway. Ensure all Trust Visions of care standards are adhered to.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC PIN

Experience

Essential

• Demonstratable experience working at band 5 level

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

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