Job summary
An opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Specialist Stroke Nurse to join a well-established Community Stroke Service (CSS)
The team delivers both Early Supported Discharge and Community Stroke rehabilitation for up to 12 weeks following acute stroke
We have a full Multi-disciplinary team including, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Rehabilitation Assistants and care provided by Active Recovery Assistants.
About Us
The Community Stroke Service is an important part of the Sheffield Stroke Pathway facilitating discharge from both acute wards and the Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation bedded (SPARC) unit
We also receive community referrals from GPs and the Stroke clinics
CSS are part of the Integrated and Geriatric Stroke Medicine Directorate (IGSM) under the Combined Community and Acute Care Group (CCAG).
Main duties of the job
Who we are looking for
The stroke team is constantly looking at ways to develop and improve the service. Having an understanding of service improvement would be an advantage to enable you to contribute and possibly take a lead in this important area
This role requires someone with a very flexible approach as it is an extremely varied role involving acute care, preventative input and educational elements
The nurses assess, plan, co-ordinate and deliver nursing interventions, and in addition to contribute to the holistic assessment and care planning for CSS patients
Duties include integrating the nursing role with the other disciplines in the community stroke Team.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post graduate stroke care study
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- Evidence Based Stroke Care Module
- Dysphagia Management Course
- Phlebotomy Skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the NHS including significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above in stroke care.
- Demonstrate ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in assessing ,planning and implementing care of stroke patients
Desirable
- Working in rehabilitation/intermediate care environment
- Community experience working with older adults/stroke
- Implementation of evidence based changes in clinical practice
- Working in partnership with statutory, voluntary and independent sector providers in health and social care
Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of STARS training
- Basic IT skills/knowledge
- Risk assessment/management
- Clinical supervision
- Understanding of the Sheffield Stroke Pathway structure
- An understanding of service development
Desirable
- Knowledge of the RCP guidelines for stroke
- Training in Service Improvement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the client group
- Full driving licence holder and have daily use of a car
- Supervisory/leadership skills for band 5 and Band 3 staff
Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to working in new and innovative ways to meet the changing needs of patients and carers.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the varied demands of the job
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Evidence of post graduate stroke care study
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
Desirable
- Evidence Based Stroke Care Module
- Dysphagia Management Course
- Phlebotomy Skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in the NHS including significant post registration experience at Band 5 or above in stroke care.
- Demonstrate ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in assessing ,planning and implementing care of stroke patients
Desirable
- Working in rehabilitation/intermediate care environment
- Community experience working with older adults/stroke
- Implementation of evidence based changes in clinical practice
- Working in partnership with statutory, voluntary and independent sector providers in health and social care
Knowledge
Essential
- Completion of STARS training
- Basic IT skills/knowledge
- Risk assessment/management
- Clinical supervision
- Understanding of the Sheffield Stroke Pathway structure
- An understanding of service development
Desirable
- Knowledge of the RCP guidelines for stroke
- Training in Service Improvement
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the client group
- Full driving licence holder and have daily use of a car
- Supervisory/leadership skills for band 5 and Band 3 staff
Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to working in new and innovative ways to meet the changing needs of patients and carers.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach to meet the varied demands of the job
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Integrated Community Stroke Service
Beech Hill, Norfolk Park Road
Sheffield
S2 3QE
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
