Ward Leader - Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom - Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Are you an enthusiastic, well driven individual with excellent leadership qualities.

The stroke Unit at Sherwood Forest Hospital are looking for a motivated ward leader/charge nurse to run an established team.

The stroke unit is a 35 bedded unit that cares for acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation.

On the Stroke Unit we provide:

  • Thrombolysis treatment -treatment is started in the Emergency Department and you will have the rest of your treatment and monitoring on the Acute Stroke Unit.
  • Acute monitoring up to the first 72 hours, as required. We may need to monitor your blood pressure, pulse, breathing rate, oxygen levels, conscious level, and temperature.
  • Investigations to identify the type of stroke you have had, and possible reasons for your stroke. We have close links with neuroradiology and neurosurgery departments to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Early assessment and rehabilitation by therapists. We set some early goals for therapy which are usually related to feeding, sitting balance and mobility.

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