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Band 5 Staff Nurse - Stroke & Neurology inHampstead inHampstead PUBLISHED TUE 4 FEB 2025

Band 5: £35,964 to £43,780 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS  PERMANENT 
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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Follow Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity to work in a specialized and rewarding field with patients experiencing diverse neurological conditions and rehabilitation after strokes.
Access to ongoing professional development through training in advanced skills such as tracheostomy and CPAP care.
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment that includes experienced nurses, therapists, and doctors for comprehensive patient care.
Regular ward teaching sessions to enhance knowledge and skills across various specialties, promoting continuous learning.
Chance to play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a recognized regional specialist center.
Involvement in assessing, planning, and evaluating individual patient care, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership over patient outcomes.
Possibility to participate in quality monitoring and improvement initiatives, contributing to high standards of care aligned with Trust and CQC standards.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team on Ward 6 South, a 30-bedded unit specializing in neurological conditions and rehabilitation for acute stroke patients. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop clinical skills in a recognized regional specialist center, with support from an experienced nursing team and ongoing training in critical care areas such as tracheostomy and CPAP. The ideal candidate should be passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and participate in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of individualized care while adhering to Trust and CQC standards.

Responsibilities include administering medication safely, coordinating clinical activities, educating patients and their families, evaluating care effectiveness, and promoting health and illness prevention. The role also involves supporting the nursing team and reporting incidents in line with Trust policies. Interested applicants should review the detailed job description and person specification to understand the full scope of the position.
Opportunity to work in a specialized and rewarding field with patients experiencing diverse neurological conditions and rehabilitation after strokes.
Access to ongoing professional development through training in advanced skills such as tracheostomy and CPAP care.
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment that includes experienced nurses, therapists, and doctors for comprehensive patient care.
Regular ward teaching sessions to enhance knowledge and skills across various specialties, promoting continuous learning.
Chance to play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a recognized regional specialist center.
Involvement in assessing, planning, and evaluating individual patient care, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership over patient outcomes.
Possibility to participate in quality monitoring and improvement initiatives, contributing to high standards of care aligned with Trust and CQC standards.

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Useful skills for a Band 5 Staff Nurse - Stroke & Neurology:
To work as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of specific qualifications, clinical skills, and personal attributes. Here’s a breakdown of what is typically required:
Qualifications
1. Nursing Degree: You must hold a registered nursing degree from a recognized institution. This includes a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing or a diploma in nursing.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Clinical Skills
1. Patient Care: Ability to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and monitoring vital signs.
2. Assessment Skills: Proficiency in assessing patients’ needs and understanding complex health conditions.
3. Basic Life Support (BLS): Training in basic life support and emergency response techniques.
4. IV Skills: Competency in administering intravenous treatments if required by the department.
5. Infection Control: Knowledge of infection prevention and control measures.
6. Medication Management: Understanding pharmacology and being able to safely administer medications.
7. Record Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Interpersonal Skills
1. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.
2. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
3. Empathy: Strong interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients and their families.
4. Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and decision-making skills to manage patient care and resolve issues.
Personal Attributes
1. Attention to Detail: Being thorough and accurate in your assessment and treatment of patients.
2. Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of nursing.
3. Adaptability: Flexibility to cope with changing situations and priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.
4. Time Management: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.
Additional Considerations
1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Commitment to ongoing education and professional development to stay current with best practices in nursing.
2. Specialization: Depending on the setting, knowledge or interest in a specific nursing specialty (such as elderly care, pediatrics, mental health, etc.) can be beneficial.
 


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