Job summary Ward 34 is a regional specialist unit, combining both Acute Neurology and Stroke Unit (NASU) providing excellent multidisciplinary care for patients, with a variety of complex neurological conditions and high quality, compassionate, clinical care and support to both patients and their relatives following a stroke diagnosis. The service also includes a 6 bedded Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HSU), which takes direct admissions and provides critical, first line treatments to patients in the early stages of their stoke, a Video-telemetry Monitoring Service and Sleep Studies. Main duties of the job We are seeking a motivated individual to join the team, applicants must be able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in this specialty and be committed to delivering high quality, patient centred care. This vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. Band 3 Qualification Requirements: Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 Care certificate Level 3 vocational qualificationorShort courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care dutiesand/orEquivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3;- Theoretical knowledge- Experience of a range of care and related procedures- clinical observations- knowledge of relevant legislation About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Service Improvement for Beginners After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 328-NSC-6549683-A Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Band 3 Experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Band 3 Qualifications Essential Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 Care certificate Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation Experience Band 2 Essential Will complete all training whilst in role to undertake basic personal care procedures for patients. Desirable Experience of working in a care role. Qualifications Band 2 Essential Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement. Person Specification Band 3 Experience Essential Experience of working in health or social care Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings. Band 3 Qualifications Essential Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 Care certificate Level 3 vocational qualification or Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties and/or Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; -Theoretical knowledge -Experience of a range of care and related procedures -clinical observations -knowledge of relevant legislation Experience Band 2 Essential Will complete all training whilst in role to undertake basic personal care procedures for patients. Desirable Experience of working in a care role. Qualifications Band 2 Essential Must complete the care certificate within the 6 months probationary period and 'on the job training'; instruction will be provided - this is an NHS entry level requirement. 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. Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)