Sister - Stroke Unit in Reading

Junior Sister - Stroke Unit (maternity leave cover). Band 6. Main area: Stroke Unit. Contract: Secondment, 12 months. Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum. Closing: 08/02/2026 23:59.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions. We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate. We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live. We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice.

Do you want to make a difference to our stroke and TIA patients? Do you have excellent clinical skills and a desire to develop your knowledge and skills further? If so, this outstanding University Accredited ward would like to meet you.

Our Stroke service consistently achieves the top classification of status for performance and offers a 24/7 hyper acute & acute stroke service. We have a rare opportunity for a band 6 stroke nurse to join our friendly, hardworking team. The successful candidate should have a passion for stroke care, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and consistently deliver high standards of care.

Our turnover of patients ranges between 900-1000 per year, resulting in a busy, hyper acute unit that is well established & focused on providing excellent patient care in a level 2 critical care setting. You will contribute to the patient’s journey & influence seamless transfers of care throughout the stroke service. You will be expected to promote innovative thinking & provide inspirational leadership and managerial support to all members of the MDT. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside a strong clinical team who are committed to high clinical standards and work in a supportive environment.

Main duties of the job include:

• To manage the patient pathway of those presenting with suspected stroke and TIA.
• Triage all referrals to the stroke team.
• Act as an expert and resource about stroke care.
• Provide a 24 hour thrombolysis service.
• Work closely with the stroke consultant to provide immediate stroke assessment and delivery of a treatment plan.
• Coordinate the 30 bedded stroke unit for admissions, discharges and everyday flow of the ward.
• Coordinate staffing levels to meet the acuity of the ward.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Aspire to deliver excellent standards of care.
• Be able to work collaboratively with all members of the MDT.
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients and their relatives.

Qualifications required include:

• Registered Nurse (Pt 1/12).
• ENB 998/Slice, C&G 730, or equivalent.
• Evidence of Leadership/Management and Speciality Development.

Experience required includes:

• Significant experience of which includes work in post-qualification speciality.

Staff Benefits:

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work-life balance.
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part-time staff.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On-site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus to work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards.