The Acute Stroke Unit at Darent Valley Hospital comprises 21 Hyper Acute Stroke beds and 25 Acute Stroke beds, offering specialist care across the stroke pathway. We are seeking dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurses to join our expanding team. Successful candidates will be supported in their professional development, with opportunities to work across the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) and Acute Stroke Unit (ASU), alongside structured mentorship from a preceptor and the Stroke Professional Development Nurse (PDN).
The post holder will be responsible for delivering high‑quality nursing care within the HASU and ASU, including the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. The role involves supervising junior staff, contributing to teaching activities, and providing safe and effective care for hyperacute and acute stroke patients, including those requiring post‑thrombolysis and post‑thrombectomy treatment.
The post holder will be responsible for delivering the highest standard of individualised and holistic patient care in both hyperacute and acute settings. Care will be provided in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate treatment tailored to patient needs.
In addition, the role requires working effectively within a large multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive team culture. The post holder will supervise and mentor junior staff and students, uphold Trust values, and consistently demonstrate compassion, respect, integrity, and teamwork in all aspects of practice.
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If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lareeza Carreon Job title: HASU Ward Manager Email address: lareeza.carreon@nhs.net Telephone number: 013224289105
