Job summary
Neuroscience is a busy specialty that covers Stroke and Neurology patients, we have 2 inpatient wards - Heydon - Hyper Acute stroke Unit and Neurology. Ingham - Acute stroke unit and Neurology. We also have an emergency clinic where we see TIA patients. We have a close working relationship with the NNUH's emergency department where we assess & treat Stroke patients.
Main duties of the job
With the development of Neuroscience, this post will enable the individual to be involved with the care of both stroke and Neurology Patients working alongside all the Multidisciplinary team through the whole stroke journey. This post will provide a key element in the stroke team's ability to provide and deliver a comprehensive specialist service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Important aspects of their role will include initial screening of patients with acute stroke and involvement in the decision to administer thrombolysis, acute/hyper acute care immediately after stroke, and in conjunction with medical and therapy staff, ensuring post-acute care and early rehabilitation is optimised for each patient including the timely transfer of care where appropriate. There will also be the opportunity to coordinate the patient flow of both stroke and Neurology patient throughout their care pathway.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take a lead role in screening acute patients for signs of stroke; follow protocols to assess suitability for thrombolysis, discuss thrombolysis with patient and relatives, including the risks and benefits. Administer the drug therapy and carry out the essential monitoring
- In conjunction with bed managers and site practitioners, ensure that patients with acute stoke are admitted to the stroke unit as soon as possible
- Carry out a safe to swallow assessment when appropriate
- Insert nasogastric tubes with a bridle procedure when necessary
- Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and well-being following acute stroke or TIA
- Take a lead role during emergency situations and provide support to other members of the team
- Communicate effectively with patients, and their families, in the diagnosis, treatment decisions and goals as part of their care plan
- Arranging formal and informal meetings with patients and families, including relatives clinics, to agree on appropriate and timely passage along with stroke pathway
- Ensuring that each patient has a named key worker or case manager to augment or delegate these objectives
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take a lead role in screening acute patients for signs of stroke; follow protocols to assess suitability for thrombolysis, discuss thrombolysis with patient and relatives, including the risks and benefits. Administer the drug therapy and carry out the essential monitoring
- In conjunction with bed managers and site practitioners, ensure that patients with acute stoke are admitted to the stroke unit as soon as possible
- Carry out a safe to swallow assessment when appropriate
- Insert nasogastric tubes with a bridle procedure when necessary
- Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and well-being following acute stroke or TIA
- Take a lead role during emergency situations and provide support to other members of the team
- Communicate effectively with patients, and their families, in the diagnosis, treatment decisions and goals as part of their care plan
- Arranging formal and informal meetings with patients and families, including relatives clinics, to agree on appropriate and timely passage along with stroke pathway
- Ensuring that each patient has a named key worker or case manager to augment or delegate these objectives
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable
- Have or to be working towards a health related degree
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 of which 2 years is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current developments in health and stroke care
- Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Desirable
- Have or to be working towards a health related degree
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Band 5 of which 2 years is to be in a position relevant to the specialty
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of current developments in health and stroke care
- Competency in advanced clinical skills including enhanced practice
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
