Deputy Sister - Stroke Outreach

Dorchester, South West England, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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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).

Are you a dynamic and focused staff nurse with a passion for acute stroke care, ready to take the next step in your career progression? If so, we would love for you to come and join our developing multidisciplinary team.

You would be joining us at such an exciting time in an area that will give you the chance to quickly expand your knowledge in a fast paced but supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Stroke Outreach Team under the leadership of the Matron and ACP team.

To help deliver hyperacute stroke care to patients in ED. To include the assessment of a stroke patient, assistance in the delivery of thrombolysis, water swallow assessments and the coordination of transfers for mechanical thrombectomy.

To manage the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) bay, taking a lead in the nursing care of a hyperacute stroke patient.

To support the ward leader in the coordination and management of the stroke ward and deputise in their absence.

To meet the standards of hyperacute and acute stroke care in the SSNAP domains. To support the SSNAP data administrator in the timely completion of missing information.

To provide advice and support to the wider hospital in the nursing care/management of stroke patients.

You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team.

If you are interested please complete the application and we would welcome you to come and meet our wonderful team and tour of the ward.

Working for our organisation

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 eligibilitycriteria.

The Stroke Outreach team are responsible for the assessment of potential acute stroke patients in the Emergency Department. This is to ensure patients receive prompt investigations enabling us to meet SSNAP criteria. Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

Person specification

Education Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse at degree level
• Acute/Stroke qualification/experience
• Evidence of CPD ideally in relation to Stroke
• Teaching Qualification Practice Assessor/Supervisor
• Leadership Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate experience in working with hyper acute and acute stroke/emergency medicine/critical care within the UK
• Understanding of professional nursing issues
• In-depth knowledge of stroke and related ailments including the impact on psychological and mental and related mental health
• Experience/interest in patients with a diagnosis/potential diagnosis of Stroke and other illnesses affecting patient cognition.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient expert Stroke practitioner
• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients & relatives
• Excellent time management abilities
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
• Evidence of an ability/ flexibility to lead team in absence of Ward Sister and/or Stroke Outreach Lead
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
• Evidence of critical appraisal skills

Our Mission

Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision

Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values

Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.