Job summary
- Main area
- Stroke
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time / part time / job share.)
- Job ref
- 216-LA-M6504381
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Derriford Hospital
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/08/2024 23:59
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Specialist Stroke Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a developmental B6 post working alongside the Stroke Specialist Nurses. The post will provide insight into managing patients presenting with suspected stroke, and develop key skills required in order to perform this role effectively. This is a developmental post with the aim to work independently as a B7 Stroke Specialist Nurse once assessed fully competent. The successful candidate will be required to undertake further training in the clinical assessment of patients, and the non-medical prescribers course at some point.
The Stroke service within Derriford Hospital is expanding and this is an exciting time to join the team, and to help take this service forward
We would very much welcome applications from anyone with experience of working within the Stroke service, or those with sound knowledge and experience of looking after sick and deteriorating patients
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
1. Assist with investigations for patients with suspected stroke attending the Emergency Department
2. Clinical duties such as, but not limited to, administration of antithrombotic medication; preparation for mechanical thrombectomy; swallow screening and nutrition management; fluid management including intravenous fluid management; continence management including intermittent catheterisation and insertion of indwelling catheters; cognitive screening; cannulation and venepuncture;
3. Liaise with the ASU and the bed management team to ensure that all new patients reach the stroke unit within 4 hours of hospital arrival
4. Where necessary help transport new admissions to the Acute Stroke Unit
5. Communicate effectively with various other disciplines involved in the stroke pathway
6. Help collect SSNAP data accurately
7. Maintain and update the library of stroke information leaflets at ward level and link with the health information service in the main concourse to ensure that stroke information is current
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work as part of a cohesive team liaising closely with medical and nursing staff across the Trust
- Setting professional standards for the junior team and maintaining them
- To work alongside senior Stroke nurses and Medical team in assessing and caring for acute stroke pts
- Work closely with ward nursing staff to ensure best evidence based practice is adopted through the development of care pathways, protocols and procedures related to the care of Stroke patients.
- Assisting developing clear processes for staff regarding Stroke patient management in terms of timeframe for test, investigations, results, LOS discharge etc.
- Be aware of any potential stroke patients for review in ED, on the MAU, or outlied on other wards
- Identify new admissions and ensure that a plan is in place to bring outlying patients onto the stroke unit as soon as possible
- Assess patient risk factors and advise on modifiable risk factors
- Maintain and promotes privacy and dignity of all patients at all times.
- Proactively seek to understand how improvements can be made to the service, and work with other members of the team to develop and implement these improvements
- To work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
- To act appropriately as a senior nurse in emergency situations, and to be familiar with emergency procedures including fire and resuscitation.
- To maintain and update registration with the NMC, including maintenance of a personal portfolio and revalidation, and to work within the scope of a professional practice as laid out by the NMC code of professional conduct.
For further details please see the attached JD.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • First Level Registration registered nurse or relevant Professional qualification
Desirable criteria
- • Post Registration Qualification in Stroke care / Neurology or equivalent demonstrable experience
- • Proven evidence of post-registration study
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- • Proven post registration demonstrable experience in an acute setting
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience in stroke care
- Demonstrable experience in Service Improvement
Aptitude and Attitude
Essential criteria
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptable
Desirable criteria
- Clinical skills such as cannulation/venepuncture/catheterisation/ECG recording and interpretation, NG tube placement
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Gardner
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752 202082
- Additional information
For informal queries please contact Matron Kate Gardner via bleep 81381 or email [email protected]
Or please contact one of the Senior Stroke Nurses via bleep 1908/9
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