Job summary Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Registered Nurses to join our dedicated Stroke Unit. Our Stroke Unit is a 35-bedded, multi-disciplinary team (MDT) environment that provides the highest standard of care to patients who have experienced a stroke. The unit consists of 6 hyper-acute level 2 acuity beds and 29 recovery beds. We admit patients directly from the emergency department and provide thrombolysis treatment. In addition, we arrange mechanical thrombectomy procedures when necessary. After acute care, patients receive ongoing rehabilitation in the ward and where appropriate will receive care in the community through our Early Supported Discharge team. Not all of our roles are eligible for sponsorship to find out which roles are eligible for sponsorship please refer to the shortage occupation list found here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK Home Office guidance has changed as of the 9th April, anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list. Main duties of the job Provide excellent, patient-centered care to stroke patients including administering medications, managing treatments and providing emotional support to patients and families. Contribute to and collaborate with the MDT to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Monitor and assess patients' conditions, ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained. Deliver rehabilitation and supportive care to stroke patients both on the ward and as part of the Early Supported Discharge team. Participate in the ongoing development of the Stroke Unit, maintaining high standards. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, wealso care for you. We would love you to join us. Details Date posted 15 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-MED-7183171 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification documents. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more details, please read the attached job description and person specification documents. Person Specification Further Training Desirable Cannulation and venepuncture Supporting students Experience Desirable Experience of working within surgical and medical daycase Contractual Requirements Essential Continued Professional Development Regular Attendance Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy Qualifications-Academic/ Craft/ Professional Essential First Level Registered Nurse Knowledge Requirements Essential Well developed communication skills and time management Effective organisational abilities Person Specification Further Training Desirable Cannulation and venepuncture Supporting students Experience Desirable Experience of working within surgical and medical daycase Contractual Requirements Essential Continued Professional Development Regular Attendance Ability to work flexibly within working hours of ward/department Demonstrate professionalism and patient advocacy Qualifications-Academic/ Craft/ Professional Essential First Level Registered Nurse Knowledge Requirements Essential Well developed communication skills and time management Effective organisational abilities 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield Road, NG17 4JL Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom