Job summary
The stroke unit at Chesterfield Royal is a 35 bedded unit, consisting of a mixture of hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation beds. Initial first assessments of stroke patient's takes place in our emergency department where our stroke clinical nurses specialist provide an assessment to determine the pathway of care a patient requires.
Patients then require prompt transfer to our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit within a short time frame to administer lifesaving clot busting treatment where stroke patients continue to receive level 2 ( 1 nurse to 2 patient) care within their first 72 hours of admission. Patients are closely monitored through neurological and cardiac assessment to identify any signs of deterioration.
After 72 hours these patients are stepped down to our acute beds to continue to receive medical intervention and holistic care. The patients are then stepped down to our rehabilitation beds where they receive daily therapy input and regular reassessment by our team of staff to promote and encourage independence.
We provide not only inpatient care but also lead a community service (Early Supported Discharge Team) with nurse lead stroke clinics.
Within our unit there are multiple different learning opportunities in which we have created a bespoke training package to ensure you are provided with the correct skills to confidently and competently manage stroke patients.
Main duties of the job
KEY RESULT AREAS
1. Specialist Stroke assessment and care delivery
2. Provide Hyper acute care to acute stroke patients
3. Supervision, co-ordination and deployment of staff in all aspects of care.
4. Patient and family centered care.
5. Multi-disciplinary liaison, working with agencies both in and outside of the Trust.
6. Communication. Developing a relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Quality of care and standards. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to our unit.
8. Enact policy and procedures. Keep up date and develop new ones as required.
9. Demonstrate effective and efficient control of human and material resources.
10. Professional development of self/others.
11. Selection/recruitment, monitor performance.
About us
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
To act in line with the Trust's CARE values.
2.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
3.
To actively participate in the staff appraisal process.
4.
To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol.
5.
It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 1. Act as Clinical expert within stroke
- 2. Be involved in the development of health initiatives and health promotion.
- 3. Promote nursing development in all aspects of care.
- 4. Set and monitor standards of care.
- 5. Participate in clinical supervision.
- 6. Be aware of and participate in the complaints procedure.
- 7. Participate in the development of operational policies.
- 8. Be aware of and participate in the Trusts strategy for managing clinical risks and clinical governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 1. Act as Clinical expert within stroke
- 2. Be involved in the development of health initiatives and health promotion.
- 3. Promote nursing development in all aspects of care.
- 4. Set and monitor standards of care.
- 5. Participate in clinical supervision.
- 6. Be aware of and participate in the complaints procedure.
- 7. Participate in the development of operational policies.
- 8. Be aware of and participate in the Trusts strategy for managing clinical risks and clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- ?1st level RGN
- ?Stroke Degree
- ?Competent in Thrombolysis Stroke Assessment
- ?STARS certificate completion
- ?NIHSS training
Desirable
- ?1st Degree
- ?Teaching (Mentor) qualification
Experience
Essential
- ?Significant experience within stroke and hyper acute stroke care
- ?Significant experience in managing acute Medical patients
- ?Administration of thrombolysis and monitoring
Desirable
- ?Experience in a similar role
- ?Contribution to change
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- ?Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ?Risk management awareness
- ?Time management skills
- ?Excellent leadership qualities
Desirable
- ?Audit skills
- ?Mentoring/teaching skills
- ?Evidence of development of clinical Skills
- ?Corporate awareness
- ?Negotiation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- ?Effective team member
- ?Able to adapt to meet service needs
- ?Able to use own initiative
- ?Pro-active approach
- ?Professional appearance
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- ?1st level RGN
- ?Stroke Degree
- ?Competent in Thrombolysis Stroke Assessment
- ?STARS certificate completion
- ?NIHSS training
Desirable
- ?1st Degree
- ?Teaching (Mentor) qualification
Experience
Essential
- ?Significant experience within stroke and hyper acute stroke care
- ?Significant experience in managing acute Medical patients
- ?Administration of thrombolysis and monitoring
Desirable
- ?Experience in a similar role
- ?Contribution to change
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- ?Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- ?Risk management awareness
- ?Time management skills
- ?Excellent leadership qualities
Desirable
- ?Audit skills
- ?Mentoring/teaching skills
- ?Evidence of development of clinical Skills
- ?Corporate awareness
- ?Negotiation skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- ?Effective team member
- ?Able to adapt to meet service needs
- ?Able to use own initiative
- ?Pro-active approach
- ?Professional appearance
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE
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.
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.
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).
