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Deputy Sister - Stroke Outreach

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorchester, DT1 2JY £39,959 – £48,117 a year Fixed-Term Posted 28 August 2026 Apply by 20 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorchester

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Role description

Job summary

Our Stroke Service is expanding to support patients across Dorset and Somerset, including the launch of our brand new Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU).

Are you a dynamic and focused staff nurse with a passion for acute stroke care, ready to take the next step in your career progression? If so, we would love for you to come and join our developing multidisciplinary team.

You would be joining us at such an exciting time in an area that will give you the chance to quickly expand your knowledge in a fast paced but supportive environment.

Main duties of the job

To work within the Stroke Outreach Team under the leadership of the Matron and ACP team.

To help deliver hyperacute stroke care to patients in ED. To include the assessment of a stroke patient, assistance in the delivery of thrombolysis, water swallow assessments and the coordination of transfers for mechanical thrombectomy.

To manage the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) bay, taking a lead in the nursing care of a hyperacute stroke patient.

To support the ward leader in the coordination and management of the stroke ward and deputise in their absence.

To meet the standards of hyperacute and acute stroke care in the SSNAP domains. To support the SSNAP data administrator in the timely completion of missing information.

To provide advice and support to the wider hospital in the nursing care/management of stroke patients.

You will be supported by a welcoming and experienced multidisciplinary team.

If you are interested please complete the application and we would welcome you to come and meet our wonderful team and tour of the ward.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Date posted

28 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

405-26-NM438DSSO

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

The Stroke Outreach team are responsible for the assessment of potential acute stroke patients in the Emergency Department. This is to ensure patients receive prompt investigations enabling us to meet SSNAP criteria. Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education Qualifications & Training

Essential

Registered nurse at degree level
Acute/Stroke qualification/experience
Evidence of CPD ideally in relation to Stroke
Teaching Qualification Practice Assessor/Supervisor
Leadership Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Demonstrate experience in working with hyper acute and acute stroke/emergency medicine/critical care within the UK
Understanding of professional nursing issues
In-depth knowledge of stroke and related ailments including the impact on psychological and mental and related mental health
Experience/interest in patients with a diagnosis/potential diagnosis of Stroke and other illnesses affecting patient cognition.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient expert Stroke practitioner
Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients & relatives
Excellent time management abilities
Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements
Evidence of an ability/ flexibility to lead team in absence of Ward Sister and/or Stroke Outreach Lead
Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Evidence of critical appraisal skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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