Nurse Practitioner (Stroke)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Stroke Nurse Practitioner to join the Stroke Team in the Neurology Department. The post involves internal rotations, day and night shifts, supporting the Hyper Acute Pathway within the Neuro Assessment Unit and Hyper Acute Stroke unit.

You will provide professional and clinical leadership for the Stroke Pathway and work with a team of Stroke Nurse Practitioners to deliver high standards of care and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience at Band 5 or above.
• Highly specialist knowledge in Stroke nursing.
• Experience of multi professional working.
• Experience of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality patient care within the Stroke pathway.
• Provide expert clinical nursing in Hyper Acute Stroke care.
• Support delivery of high standards of nursing care for stroke patients.
• Collaborate with the multi-professional team to maintain a quality service.
• Provide education and advice across the acute stroke pathway.
• Drive improvements in health outcomes for stroke patients.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Stroke nursing expertise

Multi-professional working

Teaching experience

Education

Registered Nurse (UK)

Stroke-related degree/Level 6

IT literate

Tools

National practice assessor training

Job description

Job overview

Due to the expansion of our regional thrombectomy service an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Stroke Nurse Practitioner to join the Stroke Team within the Neurology Department. The post will be based on internal rotations including day shifts, night shifts and will be in support of the Hyper Acute Pathway.

The successful candidates will be motivated, forward thinking individuals who will support nursing and medical colleagues in the treatment and assessment of people who have stroke. They will work at the single point of entry for stroke which is the Neuro Assessment Unit, and the Hyper Acute Stroke unit. You will work in a team of other Stroke Nurse Practitioners, and you will be expected to provide professional and clinical leadership for the Stroke Pathway.

Sheffield became a Regional Stroke Unit in July 2019, taking patients for emergency stroke care from Both Rotherham, and Barnsley. Stroke care is closely linked to research where evidence-based care is at the heart of the delivery of care, we have a vibrant team with a forward-looking outlook. We enjoy a challenge and support the evolution of the stroke pathway to ensure all patients receive the highest quality care.

Main duties of the job

Fully participate in the leadership and the delivery of high-quality patient care within the Head and Neck Care Group.

Be a skilled practitioner in Hyper Acute Stroke care delivery.

Provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of nursing care for patients within the Stroke pathway.

Work collaboratively with the multi professional team to develop and maintain a quality service for patients within the speciality.

Provide expert clinical nursing, education, and advice in all aspects of the acute stroke.

Facilitate an improvement in the quality of health and outcome of care to this client group.

Working for our organisation

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research.

We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt best practice in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.

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 staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 or above.
• Highly specialist knowledge in Stroke nursing, underpinned by theory and experience
• Experience of multi professional working
• Experience of teaching

Desirable criteria

• Research and development activity.
• Clinical expertise in the specific role.
• Experience running and managing nurse led clinics independently.

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• First level Registered Nurse – current registration
• Degree or study related to Stroke at level 6.
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues.
• IT literate.
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate professional development post-registration
• Evidence of mandatory training updates.
• APAC’s.
• Non-medical prescribing.
• Teaching
• Relevant academic module for Stroke.

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 112.7KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 120.7KB)
• Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 304.4KB)
• Information for Candidates (PDF, 496.3KB)
• Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 212.3KB)
• Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)
• Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)
• A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

NameAngelina D, RozaJob titleWard ManagerEmail [e-mail] number01142712118Additional information

Sam Coggeran

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