Job summary
We have an exciting part time vacancy within our stroke specialist CNS/ANP team for a Band 6 Nurse Practitioner post. Our specialist team covers a 24/7 stroke specialist service including pre alert video triage, front door assessment, triage and treatment of all suspected stroke and TIA patients including thrombolysis and referrals for thrombectomy. We also receive stroke referrals from across the hospital site. You will be expected to cover all shift patterns including long days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
We are a large stroke centre and see over 1,200 stroke patients per year and over 2,000 TIA patients so being able to work in a fast paced environment and an ability to prioritise is a must. It is expected that applicants will have previous experience working with in stroke care preferably with experience of caring for patients post thrombolysis. It is also expected that applicants will have a health assessment qualification or be willing to complete in next 12-18 months.
Main duties of the job
To deliver autonomous advanced level practice encompasses aspects of education, research and management but is firmly grounded in direct compassionate care provision or clinical work with patients, families, caseloads and populations.Nurses working at an advanced level will promote public health and well-being using 'making every contact count' as an approach to change behaviour through interactions with individuals, carers and families to support them in making positive changes to their physical and mental health and wellbeing.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
225-DIV
Job locations
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full stroke specialist specification and job description attached to advert as well as job overview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full stroke specialist specification and job description attached to advert as well as job overview.
Person Specification
specialist knowledge and skills
Essential
* Knowledge or experience of thrombolysis
* Experience working within stroke care services
Desirable
* Health Assessment Qualification
* ILS trained
* Health Assessment Course or willingness to complete
Person Specification
specialist knowledge and skills
Essential
* Knowledge or experience of thrombolysis
* Experience working within stroke care services
Desirable
* Health Assessment Qualification
* ILS trained
* Health Assessment Course or willingness to complete
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton Road
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
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