About this role
Job summary
A2 is a 42 bedded unit who has 24/7 admissions for acute stroke. We take patients from all Wakefield and Dewsbury areas and from Barnsley. We have some funding from South West Yorkshire.
We have a Band 6 Sister on every shift 24/7 so flexibility is a must, and you are responsible for driving standards and coordinating the shift to ensure we meet the needs of the service and our patients.
Main duties of the job
To summarise the main duties you will need to have very good extensive experience in acute stroke care,, as you are there to support your team of nurses.
Being a good communicator is essential as you will communicate with a large range of people every day. Driving high standards through audit and leadership is a must. You will ensure patient flow is a achieved and advocate for our patients and carers. You will become a link worker and manage projects to improve standards and care.
About us We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job description Job responsibilities
Essential person specification requirements
Qualifications
Registered Nurse Current NMC registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of competency in teaching and assessing Supporting Learning in Practice Experience
Post registered experience - extensive experience in acute stoke care Skills and Abilities
Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care Prioritise tasks Excellent clinical skills Ability to lead a team Develop and maintain positive working relationships Motivate self and others Be able to provide high quality care in a highly charged environment Excellent organisational prioritisation, delegation and communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address Pinderfields Hospital
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)