Job summary
The Stroke Specialist Nurses at East Sussex Healthcare Trust are committed to raising standards of stroke care throughout the Trust.
The Stroke Specialist Nurses assess patients in the Emergency Department and throughout the hospital who have potentially suffered a stroke.
They will organise the appropriate investigations, initiate treatment and organise the transfer of patients to the Stroke Unit in a timely manner. They also assist in the delivery of TIA services which includes: triaging patients to be seen in the appropriate clinic, assessing patients under the consultant's supervision, assisting with clinics and delivering health education to patients and carers, working both independently and as part of a team. As the Stroke Specialist Nurse you will be expected to support the ward matron to explore and improve clinical practice providing support and education to colleagues and the MDT. You will also be expected to assist with the inputting of data to national and local databases.
Main duties of the job
The post holder should be enthusiastic, motivated and flexible in order to deliver a 24hour, seven day a week service across two sites. There will be opportunities for learning and development in multidisciplinary meetings and in-service training for shared learning. The ideal applicant will have a sound knowledge of TIA, stroke and stroke services. We are looking for a nurse with extensive post registration experience and ideally educated to a degree level.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse on register
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Stroke care or proven equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant first degree
- Additional relevant qualifications / study
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of post-registration experience
- Proven recent experience of working with patients with Stroke conditions in an acute / community environment
- Teaching and mentoring experience
- Working within a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience of audit within the healthcare setting
- Previous relevant specialist nurse experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Nurse on register
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Stroke care or proven equivalent experience
Desirable
- Relevant first degree
- Additional relevant qualifications / study
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a range of post-registration experience
- Proven recent experience of working with patients with Stroke conditions in an acute / community environment
- Teaching and mentoring experience
- Working within a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience of audit within the healthcare setting
- Previous relevant specialist nurse experience
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).
