Developmental Stroke Nurse

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The Stroke Specialist Nurse (SSN) will work across 7 days on a rotational basis, as a key member of the Integrated Community Stroke Service Team to ensure all patients in a defined area who have had a stroke, or TIA have access to specialist assessment and associated care.

Service Aims:

o Improve management and assessment of risk factors for patients with stroke/TIA

o Improvement of long-term care for patients with stroke/TIA management

o Early identification and management of stroke related complications

o Reduce acute admissions

o Improving access to other services

o Providing advice and signposting to counselling

The SSN will monitor progress, provide follow up and risk assessment, recognise new symptoms related to stroke (and refer to specialties as necessary) and continue to provide ongoing advice and support in relation to stroke, and TIA.

This is a developmental post, the successful candidate will be supported by our Practice Educator for Stroke and the ICSS Stroke Team. On completing stroke proficiencies will have the opportunity to progress to a Band 6 Specialist Stroke Nurse

Proposed interview date: 6th June 2024

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for stroke and TIA patients, without direct supervision, to patients, carers and relatives in a variety of environmentsincluding, home, hospital, clinic, virtual.To work in partnership with patients and carers to offer support and advice and promote informed choice.To support the role of the stroke locality Team leader and ICSS Team members.To work autonomously, providing effective, evidence-based stroke care in line with proficiencies and training record and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.To support the ICSS team by working in a flexible way.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-24-279

Job locations

Bodmin Health Centre

Berrycombe Road

Bodmin

PL31 2LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Current Professional Registration - NMC
  • Have completed or be prepared to complete the specialist practice in stroke care partnership course and degree level
  • Registered Nurse - Adult
  • To act as a mentor for student university placements. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required.
  • Current knowledge of relevant national stroke guidance documents such as Royal College of Physicians Stroke Guidelines 2023

Desirable

  • Experience working with stroke survivors
  • Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress
  • Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies
  • Current knowledge ofrelevant nationalstroke guidance documentssuch as Royal College of Physicians Stroke Guidelines 2023

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently where required
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Current Professional Registration - NMC
  • Have completed or be prepared to complete the specialist practice in stroke care partnership course and degree level
  • Registered Nurse - Adult
  • To act as a mentor for student university placements. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required.
  • Current knowledge of relevant national stroke guidance documents such as Royal College of Physicians Stroke Guidelines 2023

Desirable

  • Experience working with stroke survivors
  • Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree

Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress
  • Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies
  • Current knowledge ofrelevant nationalstroke guidance documentssuch as Royal College of Physicians Stroke Guidelines 2023

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel independently where required

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.

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.

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Health Centre

Berrycombe Road

Bodmin

PL31 2LB


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Health Centre

Berrycombe Road

Bodmin

PL31 2LB


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

East Locality Specialist Stroke Nurse Team Lead

Helen Dale-Sleeman

helen.dale-sleeman@nhs.net

01209318120

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-24-279

Job locations

Bodmin Health Centre

Berrycombe Road

Bodmin

PL31 2LB


Supporting documents

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