Thrombectomy Nurse Band 6 - 37 Hours per week Fixed Term for 12 months Location: Acute Stroke Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Acute Stroke Unit as a thrombectomy nurse. We are seeking an experienced nurse who will further enhance our team managing acute stroke patients admitted mainly from ED and identify patients for thrombolysis and thrombectomy and assist in the transfer to Ninewells Hospital. The successful candidate should have an understanding of the Scottish Stroke Care Audit and Standards. You should be a registered general nurse(part 1 of the NMC register) with previous experience in an acute setting. You should be able to demonstrate continued professional development and an interest in acute stroke care. You will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care and advice for patients who have suffered a stroke. You should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the need of the service. The ideal candidate will have completed Stroke TIA Assessment Training(STAT),STAT,dysphagia awareness,Stroke Training and Awareness resource and Advancing modules(STARS). Appropriate stroke training can be given. MUST HAVE CURRENT UK NMC PIN If this sounds like the job for you and you would like more information, please contact SCN Jacqui Bell on jacqui.bell@nhs.scot or Dr Elofuke on petrus.elofuke@nhs.scot NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian. Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.