Stroke CNS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Stroke CNS to join our Stroke Service based primarily at Hillingdon Hospital.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong clinical and leadership background to join our busy service on a full time basis.

We require a forward thinking nurse with drive, initiative and determination linked to a breadth and depth of knowledge of Stroke Services including nursing and its associated clinical services.

The post holder should be a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse leader, who is passionate about delivering high quality, compassionate care and who is equipped with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm

Please contact:

Paula Wheatley Divisional Director of Nursing paula.wheatley@nhs.net

Dr Basaam Aweid Stroke Consultant b.aweid@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

? The Lead Nurse for Stroke Services is a leadership role within theTrust, responsible for the development of innovative nursing practicewithin the speciality.? Have specialist skills in the care of Stroke patients including the coordination and delivery of treatments and evaluating patientmanagement.? To co-ordinate the TIA and Stroke outpatient services? To be a core member of the MDT and actively participate in MDTmeetings and ward reviews.? To ensure effective two-way communication with patients, carers andother healthcare professionals regarding patient care whilst supportingequality and diversity at all times.? As a senior nurse within the Trust, they would participate andcontribute at senior level in service developments and initiatives.? To respond to the changing needs of the NHS with positivity andcreativity.? To identify risks within the service, report accordingly and identifyappropriate treatment plans to mitigate risk.? Be a Non-Medical Prescriber to benefit the management of Strokepatients

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.