Job Overview
An opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Stroke Nurse to join a well‑established Community Stroke Service (CSS).
The team delivers both Early Supported Discharge and Community Stroke rehabilitation for up to 12 weeks following acute stroke.
We have a full multi‑disciplinary team including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Rehabilitation Assistants and care provided by Active Recovery Assistants.
About Us
The Community Stroke Service is an important part of the Sheffield Stroke Pathway, facilitating discharge from both acute wards and the Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation bedded (SPARC) unit. We also receive community referrals from GPs and the Stroke clinics. CSS are part of the Integrated and Geriatric Stroke Medicine Directorate (IGSM) under the Combined Community and Acute Care Group (CCAG).
Who we’re looking for
The stroke team is constantly looking at ways to develop and improve the service. Having an understanding of service improvement would be an advantage to enable you to contribute and possibly take a lead in this important area. This role requires someone with a very flexible approach, as it is an extremely varied role involving acute care, preventative input and educational elements.
Responsibilities
The nurses assess, plan, co‑coordinate and deliver nursing interventions, and contribute to the holistic assessment and care planning for CSS patients. Duties include integrating the nursing role with the other disciplines in the community stroke team.
Working for Our Organisation
You will be working for an organisation that values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors, and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development, as well as many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government's rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Further details can be found here.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. We offer many different ways of helping staff, including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows access to salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.
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