Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - Stroke (Band 6)

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering a safe, fast and effective acute stroke service with the support of the Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust who will provide initial hyper acute assessment, treatment and stroke care.

Ward 5 is a 24 bedded unit providing stroke / neurological rehabilitation to patients with complex care needs and the services provided include TIA clinic. We are looking for an innovative registered qualified nurse, to work with our dynamic specialist multi-disciplinary team that deliver an evidenced based patient centred approach to care.

We offer bespoke training and the opportunities to develop your skills and professional development. As an inter-disciplinary team member you will contribute to the patient's journey through the stroke pathway and influence seamless transfers of care throughout the stroke service.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a strong clinical team who are committed to high clinical standards and a supportive environment. The successful candidate should be able to effectively role model our Right care behaviours as they lead, motivate and manage the team,

• The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care needs and maintenance of Clinical Standards on the ward, under the direction of the senior sister over the 24 hour period.


• To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward


• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information, and ensure that this is presented in a way that they understand


• In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance 'Understanding the new NHS'.
  
  We are looking to recruit compassionate, highly motivated junior sister/charge nurse with excellent communication skills to join our patient centred supportive specialist Stroke and Neuro rehabilitation unit.
  
  We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.


We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.