Job summary
Demonstrate excellence in patient-centred clinical care and will be responsible for coordinating, providing rapid and effective assessment, treatment and care (including thrombolysis) to patients with a suspected stroke in the Hyper acute bay on Dunkery ward. This will also include providing cover for the thrombolysis bleep by responding to calls from the emergency department (out of hours and sickness cover at present.) They will also provide specialist support the wider multi-disciplinary team within the hospital as stroke outreach for other departments and wards
Main duties of the job
- To provide and lead the clinical specialist nurse in the delivery of care within the Hyperacute bay.
- Be able to carry out assessment and treatment within the agreed scope of practice within the Hyperacute bay.
- To respond promptly to all requests for clinical stroke nurse input and support on the ward and other departments
- To facilitate the rapid transfer of stroke patients requiring admission to the HASU and stroke unit and implement initial stroke treatment plans.
- To provide specialist support and advice to other professionals and departments.
- Ability to assist with the coordination of bed management within the unit.
- To oversee the safe delivery of thrombolysis and post thrombolysis care including protocols for referral for neuro surgical interventions
- To act as a resource for patients, families and carers. To be able to provide specific advice and support to more junior members of the team.
- The ability to provide an educational role to members of the stroke team and junior staff at local level.
- Delivery of patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the ward for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and lead the clinical specialist nurse in the delivery of care within the Hyperacute bay.
- Be able to carry out assessment and treatment within the agreed scope of practice within the Hyperacute bay.
- To respond promptly to all requests for clinical stroke nurse input and support on the ward and other departments
- To facilitate the rapid transfer of stroke patients requiring admission to the HASU and stroke unit and implement initial stroke treatment plans.
- To provide specialist support and advice to other professionals and departments.
- Ability to assist with the coordination of bed management within the unit.
- To oversee the safe delivery of thrombolysis and post thrombolysis care including protocols for referral for neuro surgical intervention
- To act as a resource for patients, families and carers. To be able to provide specific advice and support to more junior members of the team.
- The ability to provide an educational role to members of the stroke team and junior staff at local level.
- Delivery of patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the ward for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and lead the clinical specialist nurse in the delivery of care within the Hyperacute bay.
- Be able to carry out assessment and treatment within the agreed scope of practice within the Hyperacute bay.
- To respond promptly to all requests for clinical stroke nurse input and support on the ward and other departments
- To facilitate the rapid transfer of stroke patients requiring admission to the HASU and stroke unit and implement initial stroke treatment plans.
- To provide specialist support and advice to other professionals and departments.
- Ability to assist with the coordination of bed management within the unit.
- To oversee the safe delivery of thrombolysis and post thrombolysis care including protocols for referral for neuro surgical intervention
- To act as a resource for patients, families and carers. To be able to provide specific advice and support to more junior members of the team.
- The ability to provide an educational role to members of the stroke team and junior staff at local level.
- Delivery of patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the ward for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma, degree or willing to work towards. Willingness to undertake training and develop competencies in the specialist skills of the ward speciality
- Teaching qualification- mentorship or practice based learning qualification
- Up to date professional portfolio
Desirable
- Speciality course or competencies relevant to the speciality of the ward
- Evidence of clinical leadership relevant to speciality
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Diploma, degree or willing to work towards. Willingness to undertake training and develop competencies in the specialist skills of the ward speciality
- Teaching qualification- mentorship or practice based learning qualification
- Up to date professional portfolio
Desirable
- Speciality course or competencies relevant to the speciality of the ward
- Evidence of clinical leadership relevant to speciality
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).
