Senior Staff Nurse

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) at Charing Cross Hospital.

As a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse you will be part of the ward leadership team and will lead, support and grow a team of nurses & HCAs to deliver excellent care for patients experiencing stroke. You will represent the Imperial stroke service and deputise for the Ward Matron in their absence.

What we offer:

• You will be supported by a highly motivated senior nursing team which includes a Ward Matron, Lead Nurse & Clinical Practice Educator.
• On-going training which includes the Stroke Management & Care course, in-house training (including regular thrombolysis/thrombectomy simulation) and ward-based specialist learning.
• Access to a wide range of learning, development and innovation opportunities.
• Quality Improvement & Leadership courses.
• full induction programme and team-based (self) rostering.

Main duties of the job

• To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
• Carry out planned care for a group of patients without direct supervision.
• Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based, person-centred care.
• Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs.
• Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested.
• To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice.
• To regularly take charge of the clinical area as required utilising appropriate support as necessary to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.