Job requirements
Essential
24 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skill & Abilities
Expert stroke clinical knowledge with a proven evidence based approach to work and ability to practice as a proficient practitioner
- Skill & Abilities
Detailed knowledge of clinical and corporate governance requirements and best practice
- Skill & Abilities
Detailed knowledge of understanding clinical risk management systems and processes
- Skill & Abilities
Excellent communication skills
- Skill & Abilities
Well developed skills in effective management of people and resources
- Skill & Abilities
Inspire team members to maintain the highest professional standards
- Skill & Abilities
Appropriately and decisively manage poor performance and provide effective feedback to staff in a constructive manner
- Skill & Abilities
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
- Skill & Abilities
Evidence of an ability to manage patient flow and ability to escalate as required in accordance with policy
- Skill & Abilities
Evidence of critical appraisal skills
- Knowledge & Experience
Demonstrate experience of leading a team
- Knowledge & Experience
Understanding of professional nursing issues
- Knowledge & Experience
Significant post registration experience with recent acute hospital care
- Knowledge & Experience
Stroke/medical experience in an acute hospital setting
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of developing a service/project
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of quality improvement initiatives
- Knowledge & Experience
Experience of influencing ward level quality standards
- education, qualifications & training
Registered Nurse
- education, qualifications & training
Evidence of continuous professional development
- education, qualifications & training
Teaching qualification
- education, qualifications & training
Completed relevant speciality qualification
- education, qualifications & training
Intermediate life support training, cannulation, venepuncture
- education, qualifications & training
Intravenous administration of medicines
- education, qualifications & training
Masters Qualification or equivalent
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skill & Abilities
Evidence of an area of special interest
- Skill & Abilities
Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills
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).
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and dynamic leader to manage our newly refurbished 30 bedded unit which include 2 Hyper Acute Bays.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong leadership, organisational and operational management skills who is passionate about delivering high quality patient centred care.
The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of effective systems and processes that enhance the safety, quality and efficiency of our Stroke Services.
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.
Main duties of the job
Provide professional and operational leadership with continuing responsibility for Stroke services.
Lead manage and support the ward teams undertaking line management responsibilities such as performance management, appraisals, supervision, recruitment and staff development.
Work collaboratively with the MDT to co-ordinate the delivery of comprehensive Stroke services ensuring care is individualised.
Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships across professional groups and organisational boundaries to ensure seamless patient care.
Ensure effective management of ward resources including workforce, equipment, and delegated budget to deliver efficient high quality services and achieve organisational objectives.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further details about this vacancy please see the attached job description and person specification.
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.
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This advert is for Senior Ward Sister - Stroke Unit with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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