Clinical Nurse Specialist for Stroke Services
Job Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join the stroke specialist nursing at Hereford hospital. The post holder will take a key role in the Stroke specialist nursing team. Using advanced nursing practice, manage a cohort of patients referred for specialist early intervention, care and support within Stroke services. The post holder will be a core member of the Stroke multidisciplinary team (MDT) and will work across all elements of the Stroke/TIA pathway, from the Emergency Department through to either rehabilitation or palliative care.
Responsibilities
* Demonstrate advanced practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the Stroke speciality.
* Develop increased levels of autonomy and advocacy, using analytical and judgemental skills in undertaking differential diagnoses to ensure the delivery of appropriate care.
* Transfer patients for necessary investigations.
* Undertake clinical competencies relevant to the stroke service to demonstrate expertise in extending nursing roles.
* Facilitate and coordinate the process of informed choice of patients in the provision of treatment and care.
* Act as a resource for health care professionals working in the Trust providing specialist advice and support related to patients diagnosed with either a Stroke or TIA.
* Manage a cohort of patients and prioritise workload to meet both patient and service needs.
* Refer to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care/support to achieve a seamless transition from primary and secondary care.
About Us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaboration with our partners. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust. Our values are Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Job Description
Job responsibilities: For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
* Education & Qualifications: Registered Nurse with NMC registration
Desirable
* Post Registration qualification in speciality or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Demonstrate advanced communication skills
Experience
* Participation in research and audit (Essential)
* Evidence of teaching, supervision and mentorship (Desirable)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Wye Valley NHS Trust, Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Road, Hereford, HR1 2ER. Website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/
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