Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a B5 staff nurse for 12 month fixed term post on Woodmancote Ward to cover maternity leave. We are looking for aRegistered Nurse who delivers compassionate, professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence based nursing care by working within a multidisciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care plans through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You will also have the opportunity to rotate to Hatherley Ward - the hyper acute stroke unit - so that you gain an understanding of the stroke pathway. Additional working pattern details: Fully rotational Main duties of the job To work as part of the stroke multidisciplinaryteam. Care for a group of patients in the acute phase following a stroke and support with their rehabilitation post stroke. To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care. To promote patient safety To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy. To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation. To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed. To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues. To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues. To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the shift leader or ward manager About us Woodmancote Ward is a 32 bedded acute stroke unit based at Cheltenham General Hospital. Opportunity to rotate to Hatherley Ward for wider stroke experience. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year (pa pro rata if part-time) Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-T0313 Job locations Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Job description Job responsibilities To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care. To promote patient safety To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy. To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation. To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed. To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues. To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues. To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the shift leader or ward manager Contact Details Helen Brooke (Senior Sister) helen.brookenhs.net 0300 422 2045 Alternatively please contact Woodmancote Ward and ask to speak to one of the sisters. Job description Job responsibilities To implement and be responsible for maintaining high standards of patient care. To promote patient safety To act in accordance with policies and nursing procedures as per Trust policy. To ensure confidentiality of patient records and high standards of nursing documentation. To be aware of the complaints procedure and be able to apply it as needed. To escalate as appropriate any untoward incidents, complaints and ward/staff issues. To maintain own personal portfolio/profile and to take responsibility for annual updates on current legislative/hospital issues. To carry out all administrative and nursing duties as delegated by the shift leader or ward manager Contact Details Helen Brooke (Senior Sister) helen.brookenhs.net 0300 422 2045 Alternatively please contact Woodmancote Ward and ask to speak to one of the sisters. Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Registered Nurse with NMC Registration IT Skills Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience in caring for stroke patients Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Experience of using EPR system Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Registered Nurse with NMC Registration IT Skills Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience in caring for stroke patients Experience of working in an acute hospital setting Experience of using EPR system Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Cheltenham General Hospital Sandford Road Cheltenham GL53 7AN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)