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 Manager in their absence. 

What we offer:
•You will be supported by a highly motivated senior nursing team which includes a Ward Manager, Lead Nurse & Clinical Practice Educator.
•On-going training which includes the Stroke Management & Care course, in-house training 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.

Help take your career in the right direction, develop your leadership, competencies and confidence with us and join our growing team.

Please contact the hiring manager if you have any questions about this process. 

Please ensure that you check your emails regularly throughout the recruitment process. 

“We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need”     

Main duties of the job

• The assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for adults in their care.
• The post holder will use specialist knowledge and competence gained through post registration courses in caring for adults.
• Will be expected to supervise junior staff and to teach qualified and unqualified staff.
• In the absence of the Ward Manager, the post holder will be responsible for the safe running of the ward on a shift by shift basis and will act as a deputy representing the Ward Manager in their absence. 
• - Support the Ward Manager to deliver safe and effective care, ensuring adequate staffing levels including skill mix and patient ratios. 
• - Support the flow of patients through the stroke pathway, promoting efficiency with 4 hour DTA and SSNAP targets and liaising with referring hospitals to repatriate patients to their local SU within agreed timeframes. 
• - Contribute to ward development plans, including participation in ward accreditation and Pathway to Excellence activities.      

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview.