In conjunction with the Senior Clinical Nurse Stroke team and Stroke Medical Team:
Respond immediately to acute stroke emergencies within the ED and across all in patient ward areas.
Assist in the assessment of stroke emergency cases as to the suitability for thrombolysis/thrombectomy and commence agreed treatment plans.
Provide a skilled clinical response involving cannulation, venepuncture, ECGs, observations and medication delivery.
Safely navigate and monitor all acute stroke emergencies through the agreed pathway in a timely manner, ensuring all necessary investigations are processed and reviewed, for example transfers to CT/IR/Doppler/MRI.
Provide direct specialist nursing care for all stroke patients, including care, information and support for the patients and their next of kin.
To work across the pathway by supporting the Acute Stroke Unit as a nurse leader whilst covering the emergency stroke bleep to support the Senior CNS and Medics.
Role model competent, skilled stroke care and pathway proven knowledge across UHPT for all patients, their families and our colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Provide clinical expertise in stroke nursing medicine over a 24/7 target time.
Work within and maintain the stroke pathway acknowledging the national stroke guidelines.
Be an integral part of the MDT.
Provide a positive, holistic and expert service.
Support junior team members.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job responsibilities
1. LEADERSHIP
Always promote professionalism.
Support all colleagues across the MDT to exercise good role modelling and leadership skills to achieve positive morale.
Be a nurse leader to junior staff both in clinical and administrative tasks relating to the stroke pathway.
Exercise initiative when working autonomously and as part of the MDT.
Maintain excellent written documentation for records of patient care.
Demonstrate and practice knowledge in current stroke practices/guidance.
Promote and adhere to all Trust policies, protocols and guidance.
Work in collaboration for departmental objectives and goals.
Be aware of NHS initiatives (local and national) to assist change and progress.
2. MANAGEMENT
Uphold and maintain effective working relationships across the MDT.
Contribute to the management of the specialist service by contributing to SSNAP data collection and input.
Awareness and ability to complete and investigate DATIXs
Demonstrable commitment to developing positive working relationships, regarding change management and role development issues.
To work with the Senior CNS, ASU Ward Manager and ASU Clinical Educator to provide continued staff education and support/appraisals.
Be a point of advice and support for the development of junior staff.
Always demonstrate compliance with policies and procedures, working to both local and national guidelines.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Proven post registration in an acute setting
* Managing acutely unwell patients
* Advocating for patients
* Proven SSNAP knowledge
Qualifications
* NMC Registration
* Proven evidence of continued professional development
* Stroke/neuro specific courses
* ILS
* Proven team work skills
* Demonstrable autonomous working
* Ability to work in a fast pace environment
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-DH-DC7796466
Job locations
UHPT
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