Job summary
The stroke service, at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, is well known to achieve very good results in SSNAP (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme). There was a recent change in domains and key indicators and we came together, as a team, to overcome the challenges and continue to provide excellent stroke care.We are a passionate team, driven by the feedback we receive from our patients and having the opportunity to see, in person, their recovery. We believe we can make the difference!We provide 24/7 specialist, emergency response for all stroke and TIA patients throughout the Trust, providing them with the expert assessment, care, and interventions that they require.
Main duties of the job
To succeed in this role you will demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as part of the multidisciplinary team, where communication is crucial.We are also involved with the training and education of staff throughout the hospital, and supporting our active research department.A specialised training programme will be available to ensure you have the knowledge and skills required to undertake all aspects of the role.If you are a passionate and experienced nurse, who is keen to work as a senior skilled member of the stroke nursing team, to provide high standard patient centred care, we would love you to apply
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and Person Specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Degree or working towards
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Master's degree or willing to work towards
- Stroke specific course or module
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' stroke nursing experience within an organised stroke service, or relevant transferrable skills
- Teaching experience
- Excellent stroke and TIA knowledge
- Understanding of SSNAP
- Understanding of current stroke national guidelines and developments
- Research aware
Desirable
- Experience as stroke specialist nurse
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
- Experience in giving formal presentations to multi-professional groups
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work autonomously in a fast moving, high pressure clinical area
- Presentation skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- Experience in audit and service evaluation
- Experience in neurological/stroke assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Expert role model
- Demonstrates initiative
- Committed to teaching and supporting junior staff
- Time management skills
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Degree or working towards
- Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Master's degree or willing to work towards
- Stroke specific course or module
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years' stroke nursing experience within an organised stroke service, or relevant transferrable skills
- Teaching experience
- Excellent stroke and TIA knowledge
- Understanding of SSNAP
- Understanding of current stroke national guidelines and developments
- Research aware
Desirable
- Experience as stroke specialist nurse
- Experience of managing and leading a clinical area
- Experience in giving formal presentations to multi-professional groups
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work autonomously in a fast moving, high pressure clinical area
- Presentation skills
- IT literate
Desirable
- Experience in audit and service evaluation
- Experience in neurological/stroke assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Expert role model
- Demonstrates initiative
- Committed to teaching and supporting junior staff
- Time management skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmnds
IP33 2QZ
Employer's website
https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
