Overview
NHS Grampian is advertising 2 WTE band 6 Hyper Acute Stroke Nurse positions at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin, variable hours by negotiation. With support from the Scottish government, funding for an 18-month test of change to develop stroke services within Moray.
The post holders will work closely with the Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Stroke to primarily support the Emergency Department, ensuring patients follow the Stroke pathway in a timely manner to improve outcomes.
Responsibilities
* Support the Emergency Department stroke pathway and coordinate care to improve patient outcomes.
* Support the Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) service and provide outreach for patients admitted outside the Stroke ward.
* Support the Stroke ward in the absence of the ANP.
* Deliver education sessions in collaboration with the Stroke Educator and ANP.
* Assist with the introduction of point-of-care Clopidogrel resistance testing.
Qualifications
Applications are welcomed from any qualified nurse with an interest in stroke seeking to expand knowledge and clinical skills. The post supports role-specific training and development.
Interview process
Interviews are planned for 30 September 2025. A 5-minute presentation on Hyper-acute Stroke Care will be part of the interview process.
Contact for more information
Fiona Stewart, Stroke ANP: fiona.stewart4@nhs.scot; Lesley MacLeod, Lead ANP: lesley.macleod@nhs.scot
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