Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Personal qualities
Evidence of good time keeping and attendance
- Personal qualities
Role Model
- Personal qualities
Team player
- Personal qualities
Leadership skills
- Personal qualities
Able to develop others
- Personal qualities
Communication skills
- Personal qualities
Organisational skills
- Personal qualities
Commitment to delivering high quality service
- Personal qualities
Ability to show empathy and compassion to patients and relatives
- Personal qualities
Time Management skills
- Skills and abilities
Ability to recognise and interpret basic ECG rhythms.
- Skills and abilities
Research awareness
- Skills and abilities
IV Drug Administration
- Skills and abilities
Cannulation
- Skills and abilities
Venepuncture
- Skills and abilities
Ability to perform swallow/sip tests and perform NIHHS score
- Skills and abilities
IT skills
- Experience and knowledge
Teaching mentorship experience
- Experience and knowledge
Telemedicine experience involving administration of thrombolysis therapy to stroke patients and post-thrombolysis care.
- Experience and knowledge
Shift management
- Education and qualifications
NMC Registration
- Education and qualifications
Possess core stroke competency skills
- Education and qualifications
Preparation for Mentorship module (or currently working towards) or equivalent qualification
- Education and qualifications
Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Education and qualifications
ILS Provider
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience and knowledge
2 years’ experience of nursing stroke patients
- Experience and knowledge
Formal and informal teaching experience
- Education and qualifications
Working towards a degree
Job overview
We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team.
Our 30-bed Stroke Unit provides comprehensive care for patients admitted directly from the Emergency Department to our Hyper-acute Stroke Bay. We support patients through every stage of their rehabilitation journey — from acute care to discharge — working closely with a skilled interdisciplinary team.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a high-performing unit recognised for excellence in stroke care
- Thrive in a supportive and happy work environment
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to patient-centred care
- Access exceptional opportunities for clinical development and leadership growth
We welcome applicants who are:
- Passionate about delivering high-quality care
- Eager to develop their clinical expertise
- Ready to lead and inspire within a collaborative team
If you’re compassionate, and ready to make a real impact in stroke care, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE:
To support the Ward Manager in leading the ward team and in doing so:
- Act as a role model, demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise, leading, managing and delivering individual patient care.
- Proactively promote staff development ensuring its relevance to the practice area and individual needs.
- Facilitate a learning environment for staff and students allocated to the area.
- Deputise in the absence of the Ward Manager, managing staff and physical resources effectively.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of Job role and Person Specification please see attached Job description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
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 Sister/ Charge Nurse G8-Stroke Unit with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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