Job overview

We are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven 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.

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?