Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an
enthusiastic, stroke nurse to join our growing team.
The ability to use your initiative, work
proactively, demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, manage
and prioritise your own workload and respond flexibly to changing demands are
essential requirements of the post.
You will predominantly manage a case load
giving specialist assessment and needs-based treatment.
The role
will provide you with variety and no two days are the same.
As a trust
we offer a robust induction period and continue to promote opportunities for
development through 1:1 supervision session, peer working and in-service
training
The trust
offers regular training opportunities via Learning and Development to promote
your clinical and non-clinical skills
If you would like to discuss informally if
this is the right role for you, please get in touch with the recruiting manger
which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
This is a part time post working 32 hours per week. however we would consider less hours for the successful candidate but would have to be a minimum of 30 hours.
Main duties of the job
Day to day, you will be undertaking comprehensive
assessments of mild-moderate stroke patients including those with multiple
pathologies/co-morbidities. You will be supported by more senior Stroke Nurses
to be able to assess risk factors for stroke, working with stroke survivors and
their families in giving secondary prevention education whilst promoting
patient advocacy and empowerment. You will also be actively supporting stroke
survivors with any altered mood issues to enable stroke survivors to lead
purposeful and full-filling lives.
You will attend the weekly MDT in which the team will
discuss the progress of patients and identify goals that are achieved and
ongoing. You will also need to liaise with other health care professionals
within the Trust/Acute Trust and third party agencies such as The Stroke Association.
We pride ourselves on being truly interdisciplinary, so you
will also be involved with supporting patients to undertake their morning
routine, support with medications and/or facilitate their meal preparation to
promote independence. These sessions are part of a rehabilitation focused
approach of which we can evidence great results in patients regaining
independence. You will be given the
appropriate training and support to do this.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide holistic assessment and evidence-based nursing care
to stroke patients to enable them to achieve their best potential.
To demonstrate stroke knowledge to educate patients
regarding healthier lifestyles, blood pressure management and psychological
support.
Supervising/supporting the Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistants
and working within an interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to the development and evaluation of the nursing
service
To act as a source of expertise on stroke patients
management.
Liaising with GPs, Stroke Consultants and Third Parties.
To maintain accurate comprehensive and contemporaneous
documentation/patient records in line with legal requirements and Trust
guidelines including personally generated clinical observations requiring
computer skills.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide holistic assessment and evidence-based nursing care
to stroke patients to enable them to achieve their best potential.
To demonstrate stroke knowledge to educate patients
regarding healthier lifestyles, blood pressure management and psychological
support.
Supervising/supporting the Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistants
and working within an interdisciplinary team.
Contribute to the development and evaluation of the nursing
service
To act as a source of expertise on stroke patients
management.
Liaising with GPs, Stroke Consultants and Third Parties.
To maintain accurate comprehensive and contemporaneous
documentation/patient records in line with legal requirements and Trust
guidelines including personally generated clinical observations requiring
computer skills.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years Nursing experience
- Experience of working with Stroke patients and Rehabilitation Nursing
- Staff supervision
- Resource management
Desirable
- Ward / unit management
- Previous experience as Community Nurse
- Experience of change management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Wide variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching skills
- I T Skills
- Able to identify training needs in self and others
Desirable
- Participates in Trust staff development reviews
- Innovative and creative approach to care and management
- Flexible lateral thinker
Qualifications
Essential
- GN
- Degree / Diploma and working towards a first level degree
- Current NMC Registration
- Student mentor
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
- LEO or other leadership courses
- Management Certificate
- Health Assessment module
- Nurse prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- Current NHS developments
- Audit and research
- Resource management
- Legal aspects of nursing
- Patient Choice
- Older person needs
Desirable
- Research / audit
- Community health needs
- Community health services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years Nursing experience
- Experience of working with Stroke patients and Rehabilitation Nursing
- Staff supervision
- Resource management
Desirable
- Ward / unit management
- Previous experience as Community Nurse
- Experience of change management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Wide variety of evidence based clinical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Teaching skills
- I T Skills
- Able to identify training needs in self and others
Desirable
- Participates in Trust staff development reviews
- Innovative and creative approach to care and management
- Flexible lateral thinker
Qualifications
Essential
- GN
- Degree / Diploma and working towards a first level degree
- Current NMC Registration
- Student mentor
- Evidence of on-going continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant accredited courses
- LEO or other leadership courses
- Management Certificate
- Health Assessment module
- Nurse prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- Current NHS developments
- Audit and research
- Resource management
- Legal aspects of nursing
- Patient Choice
- Older person needs
Desirable
- Research / audit
- Community health needs
- Community health services
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).
