Band 6 Community Stroke Service Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Williton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Stroke Specialist Nurse to join the Integrated Community Stroke Service. You will provide expert stroke nursing input and take a lead role in supporting patients and families across Somerset on their recovery journey.

The role involves working within a dynamic multidisciplinary team, promoting independence, self-management and personalised care, and collaborating with health and social care colleagues to deliver high-quality community-based stroke

Responsibilities

• Provide expert stroke nursing input and contribute to service development.
• Support colleagues through education and leadership within the team.
• Work collaboratively with health and social care professionals to deliver patient-centred care in community settings.

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality stroke care and supporting people to achieve their rehabilitation goals? We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Stroke Specialist Nurse to join our Integrated Community Stroke Service within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, rehabilitation, education and support to people affected by stroke across Somerset. You will play a key role in helping patients and their families navigate their recovery journey, promoting independence, self-management and personalised care.

The successful candidate will provide expert stroke nursing input, contribute to service development, support colleagues through education and leadership, and work collaboratively with a range of health and social care professionals to deliver outstanding patient-centred care in community settings.