# Deputy Sister - Stroke Outreach > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sister-stroke-outreach/8bda2d1a-c577-4102-85bc-133c2cd33b03 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sister-stroke-outreach/8bda2d1a-c577-4102-85bc-133c2cd33b03.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Charge nurse - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) - **Employment type:** Part time - 27 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T15:51:19.978Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Stroke_Unit/Stroke_Unit-v8230165 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8230165?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Our Stroke Service is expanding to support patients across Dorset and Somerset, including the launch of our brand new Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU). Are you a dynamic and focused staff nurse with a passion for acute stroke care, ready to take the next step in your career progression? If so, we would love for you to come and join our developing multidisciplinary team. You would be joining us at such an exciting time in an area that will give you the chance to quickly expand your knowledge in a fast paced but supportive environment. ### Main duties of the job To work within the Stroke Outreach Team under the leadership of the Matron and ACP team. To help deliver hyperacute stroke care to patients in ED. To include the assessment of a stroke patient, assistance in the delivery of thrombolysis, water swallow assessments and the coordination of transfers for mechanical thrombectomy. To manage the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) bay, taking a lead in the nursing care of a hyperacute stroke patient. To support the ward leader in the coordination and management of the stroke ward and deputise in their absence. To meet the standards of hyperacute and acute stroke care in the SSNAP domains. To support the SSNAP data administrator in the timely completion of missing information. To provide advice and support to the wider hospital in the nursing care/management of stroke patients. You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team. If you are interested please complete the application and we would welcome you to come and meet our wonderful team and tour of the ward. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. The Stroke Outreach team are responsible for the assessment of potential acute stroke patients in the Emergency Department. This is to ensure patients receive prompt investigations enabling us to meet SSNAP criteria. Please see the job description and person specification for further details. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient expert Stroke practitioner - Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients & relatives - Excellent time management abilities - Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements - Evidence of an ability/ flexibility to lead team in absence of Ward Sister and/or Stroke Outreach Lead - Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality - Evidence of critical appraisal skills ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate experience in working with hyper acute and acute stroke/emergency medicine/critical care within the UK - Understanding of professional nursing issues - In-depth knowledge of stroke and related ailments including the impact on psychological and mental and related mental health - Experience/interest in patients with a diagnosis/potential diagnosis of Stroke and other illnesses affecting patient cognition. ### Education Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Registered nurse at degree level - Acute/Stroke qualification/experience - Evidence of CPD ideally in relation to Stroke - Teaching Qualification Practice Assessor/Supervisor - Leadership Qualification ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [stroke outreach (pdf, 480.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10540440) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.