Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Nurse/AHP – Stroke
The closing date is 20 May 2026.
Job Summary
Are you ready to make a real impact in stroke care? Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks an exceptional Nurse/AHP Consultant to lead and innovate within our Stroke Services. This is your chance to shape clinical practice, influence strategy, and drive research that transforms patient outcomes.
Why This Role Matters
Stroke care is evolving – we need leaders who can push boundaries. In this role, you will deliver advanced clinical expertise, lead service development and set standards, educate teams, and drive research and evidence‑based practice at the forefront of innovation.
Main Duties of the Job
* Clinical Leadership & Expertise – Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and non‑medical prescribing for stroke patients.
* Service Development & Management – Lead efficient stroke care pathways with multidisciplinary teams, develop policies, guidelines and patient pathways, and monitor services through audits and performance indicators.
* Education & Training – Design and deliver specialist training for staff and medical students, support placements, and promote continuous learning.
* Research & Evidence‑Based Practice – Initiate and contribute to stroke research projects, implement evidence‑based practice and drive innovation to enhance academic status.
* Collaboration & Communication – Build strong partnerships with senior clinicians, allied health professionals, networks and external stakeholders, and communicate effectively to patients, carers and staff.
* Governance & Quality – Ensure compliance with governance, safety and quality standards; participate in incident and complaint investigations; uphold Trust values.
Benefits
* A high‑profile leadership role with autonomy and influence.
* Opportunities to shape policy and strategy at local and national levels.
* Access to research, education and professional development.
* Be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team committed to excellence.
Job Responsibilities
* Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for stroke patients, including non‑medical prescribing.
* Act as an expert practitioner in all aspects of stroke medicine and acute care.
* Provide specialist advice and guidance for managing acutely unwell stroke patients.
* Lead strategic planning for stroke services and contribute to the Trust’s Nursing Strategy and Quality Agenda.
* Develop and implement policies, guidelines and patient pathways where none previously existed.
* Ensure smooth and efficient operation of stroke care pathways in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
* Monitor service performance using audits, research and key performance indicators.
* Design and deliver specialist education programmes for nurses, AHPs and medical students.
* Work with higher education institutions to support clinical placements and learning opportunities.
* Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
* Initiate and lead research projects in stroke care.
* Implement evidence‑based practice and encourage service innovation.
* Increase research capability and academic status of stroke services within the Trust.
* Build strong partnerships with senior medical staff, allied health professionals, stroke provider networks and external stakeholders.
* Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and staff.
* Represent the Trust at local and national events as a senior lead in stroke care.
* Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safety and quality standards.
* Participate in investigations of incidents and complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
* Uphold Trust values and maintain high standards of probity and professionalism.
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* Full registration with the NMC/HCPC.
* MSc in an appropriate subject.
* Hold ALS certification.
* Substantial post‑registration experience in education and training.
* Post‑registration qualification in an appropriate field of health care – e.g. Stroke Care.
Desirable
* Recognised leadership qualification.
* PG Cert/PG Dip in education.
* Advanced Practitioner.
* Non‑medical prescriber certification.
* Management experience certification.
* Research experience, leading to peer‑reviewed publication.
* Plan to work towards a PhD.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Recent, substantial stroke care experience at a senior level.
* Knowledge of global NHS current issues.
* Demonstrated quality improvement in health care.
* Extensive experience in change management.
* An understanding of human factors and implications in clinical practice.
* Experience of audit completion and analysis.
* Ability to understand the role of research and development and utilise these in daily work.
Desirable
* To have undertaken a research study.
* Experience of publication or presentation at a national level.
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum, pro rata
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