Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking a dedicated nurse to be part of our team and to assist in delivering safe, compassionate care to all our patients. The role is a 12-month fixed term cover.

The SSN role is fast past and there are times within the working day that you will be lone working.  This requires a level of risk assessment, which can only be carried out effectively by solid triage skills and prioritising patient care.  The nurse will need to be calm, methodical and resilient as this role can often be challenging and time pressured. It is essential that the applicant is substantially qualified and experienced in acute medicine 

Using excellent nursing skills with outstanding interpersonal skills, endurance and empathy you will make both staff and patients feel cared for and supported. You will provide attention to detail, be a problem solver and care for our patients and families. You will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and have great learning and development opportunities.

To assure high quality, patient-centred care by providing expert emergency clinical practice, advice, education, and effective nursing management of people who have experienced stroke.

To be a knowledgeable practitioner in the management of stroke patients and work as an autonomous practitioner demonstrating the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment.

Supporting compliance of local, national audit documentation and the delivery of the National Stroke Strategy.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To provide a specialist stroke service to patients within GHNHSFT requiring practice that is led by higher levels of judgement, decision making and discretion by keeping informed of recent developments in stroke care and management.

To provide a specialist stroke service to patients within acute and rehabilitation phases of their condition.

To assist in the preliminary assessment of patients for potential thrombolysis and thrombectomy.

To communicate effectively and actively participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to aid patient care, joint treatment sessions, case conferences and specialist interest group meetings.

To communicate effectively with patients and carers, potentially complex, sensitive, or distressing information to provide patient centred care. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties/disability.

To maintain clear, accurate, concise, and contemporaneous patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures.

Provide health promotion for patients in line with their clinical requirements.

Please see Job Description for more details.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
 
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.