Job summary
We are currently seeking a dynamic individual who can demonstrate an adaptable and proactive approach to lead the community Stroke Pathways. This includes working closely with the integrated discharge team, Stroke MDT and Community stakeholders.
The role requires a good knowledge of Stroke care both Acute and Rehabilitation and can navigate often complex discharges through MTW Stroke service, community pathways.
Maidstone Hospital Acute Stroke unit hasbecome the central hub forStroke services within the locality. Consisting of a 46 bedded Acute Stroke Unit, eight beds at Sevenoaks Hospital and an Early supported discharge pathway comprising of therapists and carers to continue Stroke rehabilitation in the client's home.
The successful candidate will deliver a high level of Stroke knowledge to support and expedite timely transfers from the Acute Stroke unit to one of the community pathways. In addition, the successful candidate will work across the Acute and rehabilitation setting where necessary to ensure an excellent level of care is delivered.
Visits / informal discussions are welcome, please contact Victoria Williams victoria.williams30@nhs.net
07885479677
- To liaise with MTW Stroke services and external organisations to assist in the safe transfer of care into the Community Stroke pathway
- Lead on discharges identified for any of the Stroke community pathways to reduced delays, enabling actions focused on timely safe discharges
Main duties of the job
- Promote a local resolution when challenge occurs
- Quality assurance of work through continuous improvements and using audits, supervision, accuracy and quality data entry and record keeping
- Coordinate regular meetings with all key stake holders involved in the Stroke Community Pathways, and be an active multidisciplinary team member of the Stroke Team.
- Provide Specialist Stroke and advice regarding primary and secondary prevention strategies.
- To act as a point of reference for expertise in stroke nursing for the trust and external organisation's supporting the recovery of patients on the MTW community pathway
- To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals in community settings.
- The post holder will be responsible for supporting and delivering and coordinating any Stroke specific training and education to all staff involved in the Community Stroke Pathway
- To provide information, support services and advice to meet the needs of people following a stroke, during six-week journey with Early supported discharge.
- To provide information, support services and advice to meet the needs of people following stroke, during six-week journey with Early supported discharge in liaison with the community therapy services supporting the patient
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree.
- Masters qualification or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of short courses or modules at Masters level.
- HCPC registration or Current RN registration with the NMC
- Evidence of commitment to continual professional development
- Post graduate education relevant to clinical area
- Teaching qualification (ENB998, mentorship course or equivalent)
Desirable
- Accredited course in physical assessment and clinical history taking
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Member of relevant Clinical interest group
- Leadership and management qualification
Experience
Essential
- RGN with postgraduate experience with evidence of practising to a high level of expertise in clinical area at Senior level
- Participation in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
- Evidence of influencing and implementing change
- Working across organisational boundaries
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Proven and demonstratable clinical expertise within the field of stroke
- Experience of managing and supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of leading a service development
- Participation in clinical research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate expertise in the differential diagnosis & management of stroke
- Ability to take strategic views for long term service improvement
- Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathology related to stroke
- Knowledge of the relevant NSF, NICE and other clinical guidelines for stroke
Desirable
- Evidence based practice in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of stroke
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree.
- Masters qualification or willingness to undertake
- Evidence of short courses or modules at Masters level.
- HCPC registration or Current RN registration with the NMC
- Evidence of commitment to continual professional development
- Post graduate education relevant to clinical area
- Teaching qualification (ENB998, mentorship course or equivalent)
Desirable
- Accredited course in physical assessment and clinical history taking
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Member of relevant Clinical interest group
- Leadership and management qualification
Experience
Essential
- RGN with postgraduate experience with evidence of practising to a high level of expertise in clinical area at Senior level
- Participation in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
- Evidence of influencing and implementing change
- Working across organisational boundaries
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Proven and demonstratable clinical expertise within the field of stroke
- Experience of managing and supervising others
Desirable
- Experience of leading a service development
- Participation in clinical research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate expertise in the differential diagnosis & management of stroke
- Ability to take strategic views for long term service improvement
- Knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathology related to stroke
- Knowledge of the relevant NSF, NICE and other clinical guidelines for stroke
Desirable
- Evidence based practice in the assessment, differential diagnosis and management of stroke
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
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).
