Please note: it is the applicant's responsibility to seek authorization from their current manager to be released for the secondment before a formal application is made. An opportunity has become available within the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, to develop your management skills as a Sister/Charge Nurse. It is expected that the successful candidate will have experience in an acute medical area, preferably with stroke experience. The Hyper Acute Stroke Unit consists of 16 Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) beds and 16 step-down beds. We currently see approximately 900 confirmed strokes per year and provide a 24/7 thrombolysis service for circa 150 patients a year. Our Stroke Service is fully resourced; a high standard of care is provided 7 days a week by a highly motivated multidisciplinary team comprising of 8 Stroke Physicians, 8 Stroke Specialist Nurses who work 24/7, stroke specific Physio and Occupational Therapy, speech and Language Therapy, along with dedicated access to Orthoptics, Dietetics, and Psychology on the unit. The post holder must be flexible, as you will be expected to work flexible shifts days & nights. Main duties of the job
To be aware of the confidential aspects of the post. Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action that may involve dismissal. All employees must fully comply with the relevant sections of the Health and Safety at Work. All staff will be treated with respect by management, colleagues, patients, and visitors. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
Ensure individualised care plans are in place for all patients in the designated clinical area. Work within and monitor standards of care within the defined policies, procedures, standards, and protocols of the ward and directorate. Ensure effective communication processes are in place to meet the needs of patients, relatives, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Practice. To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training as required. Person specification
Qualifications
Registered General Nurse, with current NMC Registration Evidence of continued professional development Knowledge and Experience
Substantial post registration experience within an acute setting Knowledge of current professional and clinical issues Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you is shared with the recruiting manager. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity.
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