Specialist Stroke Nurse

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Stroke Specialist Nurse to join the Stroke Team. The role involves attending the Emergency Department to provide rapid initial assessments and some senior shifts on the Stroke Floor at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

Ideal candidates have 2 years post-registration experience in Stroke Care or an Acute area, with NIHSS expertise, thrombolysis delivery in ED resus, and collaboration with the Stroke Consultant.

Qualifications

• 2 years post-registration experience in Stroke Care or Acute area.
• Respond to emergency calls from ED with stroke symptoms.
• Assess patients using NIHSS.
• Deliver thrombolysis in ED resus and coordinate thrombectomy transfers.
• Work with Stroke Consultant and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Triage GP calls for TIAs and participate in HASU care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls from ED presenting with stroke symptoms.
• Assess patients using the NIHSS assessment.
• Deliver thrombolysis within the ED resus setting and coordinate emergency transfer for thrombectomy.
• Work closely with the Stroke Consultant.
• Triage GP calls for TIA clinics.
• Train and support junior staff in post-thrombolysis care in the HASU.

Skills

NIHSS assessment

Emergency response

Thrombolysis

Clinical communication

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stroke Specialist Nurse within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Stroke Team.

We are looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our Specialist Nurse Service. The team provides a 24/7 Specialist Stroke Nurse service based at the Calderdale Royal Hospital. You will need to be a dynamic professional who is passionate about providing high quality care for patients who have experienced a stroke. Your primary role is to attend the Emergency Department and provide rapid initial assessments for patients who are referred to the Stroke Service. The role will also entail working some clinical shifts on the Stroke Floor in a senior role.

We are looking for a recruit with experience in Stroke Care or an Acute area with 2 years post registration.

• Responding to emergency calls from ED presenting to the department with Stroke symptoms
• Assessing the patient using the NIHSS assessment
• Delivery of Thrombolysis within the ED resus setting and potential emergency transfer for thrombectomy
• Work closely with the Stroke Consultant
• Triage phone calls from GP's for TIA clinics
• Training and support of junior staff in the post thrombolysis care in the HASU

The Stroke team comprises multiple professionals. We are a welcoming team who prides itself on being inclusive and supportive.

The team actively encourages and professional development of staff, and will support staff in ongoing development.

The successful candidate can expect to join a friendly and supportive team.

We are looking for a candidate who has care and compassion at the core of their practice in line with the Trusts vision and works within the Trusts 4 pillars of care.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Randolf Roldan Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01422 223703

In my absence please ask for Eleanor Wagner -Matron for Stroke -via switchboard or Ward Manager Rebecca Sykes-Elwers on 01422 223703