Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Stroke specialist nursing involves being able to assess and manage patients in the emergency department and on the wards by using advanced nursing practice; manage a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within Stroke services.

Main duties of the job

Assess patient with signs of Acute stroke in the emergency department or the wards. this would include the National Institute of stroke scale.

Be present on consultant ward rounds.

Work closely with the MDT to ensure patients are getting the right interventions.

Referrals to certain teams.

To Maintain effective communication with all patients, carers and members of the team.

To act with in accordance to the trust guidelines and NMC code of professional conduct.

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!