Deputy Sister​/Stroke Outreach - Stroke Unit​/HASU

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The closing date is 22 February 2026

Are you a dynamic and focused staff nurse ready to take the next step in your career progression with a particular interest in acute stroke and wish to develop senior clinical/ managerial skills ? If so, we would love for you to come and join our developing multidisciplinary team.

Our stroke services are growing- we are expanding to a 30 bedded unit which will include two HASU units.

We are looking for experienced Nurses to join us on this amazing journey of expansion and growth, bringing new opportunities to the stroke unit. The unit boasts the most friendly and welcoming team atmosphere with fantastic opportunities to progress your career.

The current 23 bedded Acute Stroke Unit cares for patients requiring close monitoring and observation, encompassing acute care skills, following thrombolysis and repatriation following specialist intervention such as thrombectomy as well as patients requiring rehabilitation needs.

You would be joining us at such an exciting time in an area that will give you the chance to quickly expand your knowledge in a fast paced but supportive environment.

The role will involve:

• To work within the Stroke Outreach Team under the leadership of the Stroke Outreach Lead
• To help deliver hyperacute stroke care to patients in ED. To include the assessment of a stroke patient, assistance in the delivery of thrombolysis, water swallow assessments and the coordination of transfers for mechanical thrombectomy.
• To manage the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) bay, taking a lead in the nursing care of a hyperacute stroke patient.
• To support the ward leader in the co-ordination and management of the stroke ward and deputise in their absence.
• To help meet the standards of hyperacute and acute stroke care in the SSNAP domains. To support the SSNAP data administrator in the timely completion of missing information.
• To provide advice and support to the wider hospital in the nursing care/management of stroke patients

You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team.

If you are interested please complete the application and we would welcome you to come and meet our wonderful team and tour of the ward.

Working in the stroke team you will:

• Have access to continuous stroke specific teaching days & ad hoc specialist training
• An amazing team atmosphere including ongoing social team activities including Christmas & summer & Fundraising activities, a monthly newsletter & Stroke Shout Out board (to celebrate the team)
• A supportive environment with a focus on Health and Wellbeing include H&W coaches on the department.

The Stroke Outreach team are responsible for the assessment of potential acute stroke patients in the Emergency Department. This is to ensure patients receive prompt assessment and investigations, enabling us to meet SSNAP criteria.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.

Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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