Senior Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist – Advanced Practice

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our established Stroke Team. You will provide advanced clinical assessment, leadership, education and support to patients and families while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

The role drives improvement in stroke care with adherence to SSNAP, NICE guidance and National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, contributing to service development and audit.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with appropriate NMC registration.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Post-registration qualification relevant to the specialty, or equivalent specialist experience.
• Leadership, management, quality improvement or teaching qualification/training.
• Evidence of further study relevant to the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert specialist nursing care across the stroke pathway including hyperacute, acute and rehabilitation services.
• Deliver advanced clinical assessment and support evidence-based stroke and TIA management.
• Coordinate complex patient care and provide specialist advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to service development, education, audit and quality improvement, helping to deliver national stroke standards.

Skills

Stroke care

Clinical leadership

Education

Communication

Education

NMC registered nurse

Degree level qualification

Post-registration specialty qualification

Leadership/teaching qualification

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Advanced Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our established Stroke Team. You will provide advanced clinical assessment, leadership, education and support to patients and families while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

The role drives improvement in stroke care with adherence to SSNAP, NICE guidance and National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, contributing to service development and audit.