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Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with excellent communication skills, who relish the challenge of working within a neurosciences speciality.
The Acute Stroke Unit is a specialist unit that admits patients with acute stroke, direct from the emergency department. We specialise in caring for hyperacute, Level 2 critical care patients as well as acute stroke patients.
We are one of the fastest thrombolysing units in the country and consistently score an A rating on SSNAP.
Our annual turnover of patients' range between 900-1000 patients a year, resulting in a busy, hyperacute unit that is well established and focused on providing excellent patient care.
We believe in your ongoing educational and career development and you will be actively encouraged to further your educational pathway with support from our practice educators and senior nurses.
We work closely as part of a wider MDT, promoting multi-disciplinary working.
We have strong links with research and development and have recently been awarded Accreditation from the Research department at Reading University.
If you are looking for a change in career and have previous stroke experience, we would love to hear from you.
We would welcome informal telephone enquiries for both Band 5 positions to the Ward Manager on 01183228944.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 nurses with excellent communication skills, who relish the challenge of working within a neurosciences speciality.
The Acute Stroke Unit is a specialist unit that admits patients with acute stroke, direct from the emergency department. We specialise in caring for hyperacute, Level 2 critical care patients as well as acute stroke patients.
We are one of the fastest thrombolysing units in the country and consistently score an A rating on SSNAP.
Our annual turnover of patients' range between 900-1000 patients a year, resulting in a busy, hyperacute unit that is well established and focused on providing excellent patient care.
We believe in your ongoing educational and career development and you will be actively encouraged to further your educational pathway with support from our practice educators and senior nurses.
We work closely as part of a wider MDT, promoting multi-disciplinary working.
We have strong links with research and development and have recently been awarded Accreditation from the Research department at Reading University.
If you are looking for a change in career and have previous stroke experience, we would love to hear from you.
We would welcome informal telephone enquiries for both Band 5 positions to the Ward Manager on 01183228944.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-8328070UCGB5-SN
Job locations
royal berkshire hospital
london road
reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
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