Stroke Staff Nurse

Beech Ward is a 24 bedded, stroke specific rehabilitation ward. We are part of the stroke pathway where patient's are transferred from the acute setting for a period of rehabilitation. Patient's and those close to them are supported with goal setting, timely review meeting and complex discharge planning. Our patients encounter a range of complexities including, aphasia, dysphagia, tone, cognitive, mood and mobility difficulties., You will work as an integral part of the ward nursing team and be responsible for ensuring high standards of rehabilitation, care planning and assessment from admission to discharge of patients with complex needs. We encourage our staff nurses to train in skills such as venepuncture, male and female catheterisation, ECG recording, 24-hour tape cardiac monitoring,and complete stroke specific competences.

Effective communication within the team, our patients and relatives is vital to ensure clear outcomes, teamwork and support.

This post involves rotation between day and night duties, including early, long days, and night shifts covering weekdays, weekends and bank holidays. After a period of induction and probation you will be supported to undertake the shift coordinator role which is being introduced within the band 5 staff nurses.

We are looking for a full-time, dynamic and innovative Staff Nurse to join Beech Ward, at Norwich Community Hospital. You will have the opportunity to train and develop your stroke rehabilitation skills in a specialist rehabilitation environment alongside a dedicated inter-disciplinary team.