Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 151-KMU253-A
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley
- Salary
- £32,602 - £39,686 per annum incl HCAS (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Stroke Unit
Band 5
Job overview
Staff Nurse (x2 positions)
Location: Frimley Park Hospital – G3 Stroke Unit
Unit Description:
G3 Stroke Unit is a dynamic 28-bedded ward, comprising 12 hyper-acute stroke beds and 16 acute/rehabilitation beds. The unit is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across the full stroke pathway.
Our Vision:
We aspire to provide exceptional clinical, developmental, and patient-centred care with a strong multidisciplinary focus. Our aim is to support each patient in achieving the best possible recovery outcomes through compassionate and individualized care.
Why Join Us:
Be part of a dedicated and supportive team with opportunities for professional development
Work in a fast-paced and rewarding clinical environment
Contribute to innovative stroke care practices within a well-respected NHS Trust
We welcome applications from both experienced nurses and newly qualified nurses who are passionate about stroke care and eager to develop their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the MDT to provide evidence based care to our Stroke patients, working across acute and rehab.
We can offer you a range of development opportunities to support you in this role.
There is also support from a dedicated Clinical Practice Educator who provides support to all our staff and can focus on any specific training requirements you may have.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for the full job description and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Acute hospital experience
Desirable criteria
- Post reg experience in a Stroke Care setting
Skills
Essential criteria
- Wide range of clinical skills – venepuncture, cannulation, drug administration, catheterisation, ECG
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult/stressful situations effectively
- Basic keyboard skills and basic use of IT packages (Word, excel, power point)
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and training skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development
Desirable criteria
- Degree level registration
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- To be able to work both day and night shifts
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Wells
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006134225
List jobs with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery