Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse with the passion to develop and deliver high-quality stroke care for the Wirral population.
The ideal candidate should be able to work autonomously and has freedom to act in prioritising and co-coordinating patients assessments , referrals and reviews.
Stroke Department at WUTH provides the following stroke services:
- Hyper-acute and acute stroke services with agreed pathway and protocols
- 24/7 stroke Thrombolysis & for further assessment for thrombectomy in Walton
- Dedicated Nurse Triage TIA clinics
- Daily outpatient clinics
- Stroke rehabilitation unit at Clatterbridge Hospital and Early Supported Discharge
- Stroke research service
Annex 21 will be considered
The successful candidate would be supported in developing into the role of the Stroke Specialist Nurse and a developmental plan will be in place for 12 months. If all the objectives within the developmental plan are achieved within the 12 months period, the post will be made permanent.
Main duties of the job
- To provide, to a high standard of care with skilled management and care delivery of neurovascular conditions from admission to discharge in Wirral teaching hospital.
- To work with stroke colleagues to support the development of in stroke service.
- To work with group of stroke nursing team to assess & provide and support with thrombolysis and thrombectomy service.
- Have a lead role in the coordination of all stroke &TIA.
- To provide extend scope of practice and act as an expert resource, providing clinical expertise and leadership.
- To participate and conduct stroke audit to support service improvement.
- Work as lead role in the education and development of hyper acute care & rehabilitation .
- To demonstrate a high level of complex decision making in relation to assessment, planning and intervention and evaluation in patient care.
- Act as clinical leader, role model and is instrumental in setting standards for stroke care.
- Line management duties for a team of clinical stroke coordinators .
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Stroke Nurse Specialist position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Stroke Nurse Specialist position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist (or other relevant professional) educated to Degree level
- Evidence of higher post graduate degree e.g. Masters level or beyond
- Evidence of significant post-registration development in this field
- Clinical examination qualification
- Independent Prescriber
- State registration with NMC or other relevant professional body
Desirable
- Hold a relevant qualification in stroke care / management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 5 years post registration - experience with relevant recent senior experience
- Evidence of effective leadership positions e.g. ward manager or equivalent
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Working knowledge of current professional NHS issues contributing to service development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of current best practice in the area of stroke care
- Experience of providing support, advice and education to staff and students
- Time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its applications
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective written and oral communication and listening skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional/aggressive patients/carers
- Ability to understand and analyse professional and ethical issues and apply them to service development
- Good organisational skills - in terms of coordinating nursing care, educating patients, assuring the quality of care delivery and liaising with other professionals
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Post registration experience in the care of stroke patients
- Research experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Have an understanding of team dynamics and an ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between MDT
- Ability to support, encourage and motivate others
- Recognise own development needs and set personal objectives
- Be self motivated and enthusiastic
- Self confident and ability to manage time effectively
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Reliability/honesty/integrity
- Ability to work in all environments
Desirable
- Car driver / owner
- Good health record
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist (or other relevant professional) educated to Degree level
- Evidence of higher post graduate degree e.g. Masters level or beyond
- Evidence of significant post-registration development in this field
- Clinical examination qualification
- Independent Prescriber
- State registration with NMC or other relevant professional body
Desirable
- Hold a relevant qualification in stroke care / management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- 5 years post registration - experience with relevant recent senior experience
- Evidence of effective leadership positions e.g. ward manager or equivalent
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development
- Working knowledge of current professional NHS issues contributing to service development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of current best practice in the area of stroke care
- Experience of providing support, advice and education to staff and students
- Time management skills
- Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and delegate appropriate interventions
- Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its applications
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective written and oral communication and listening skills
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment with emotional/aggressive patients/carers
- Ability to understand and analyse professional and ethical issues and apply them to service development
- Good organisational skills - in terms of coordinating nursing care, educating patients, assuring the quality of care delivery and liaising with other professionals
- Computer literacy
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Post registration experience in the care of stroke patients
- Research experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Have an understanding of team dynamics and an ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between MDT
- Ability to support, encourage and motivate others
- Recognise own development needs and set personal objectives
- Be self motivated and enthusiastic
- Self confident and ability to manage time effectively
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Reliability/honesty/integrity
- Ability to work in all environments
Desirable
- Car driver / owner
- Good health record
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).
