Stroke ACP: Trainee or Qualified - MSc Path & Impact

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting applications from Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to join our expanding stroke ACP team. The post involves autonomous initial assessments, choosing investigations and interpreting results to plan treatment for suspected stroke.

We are an active, research-minded site with opportunities to participate in stroke research studies and quality improvement projects across the stroke pathway.

Responsibilities

• Triage all stroke and TIA referrals
• Autonomously perform initial assessments of patients with suspected stroke
• Select and request investigations, interpreting results to formulate treatment plans in line with current guidelines
• Identify patients eligible for reperfusion therapies and facilitate access to these treatments/interventions
• Perform specialist stroke assessments such as NIHSS and dysphagia assessments
• Work in line with SSNAP standards to ensure high-quality evidence-based care
• Actively contribute to the MDT working environment
• Provide specialist stroke education and training to MDT and other clinical specialties

Job description

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is inviting applications from Trainee or Qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) to join our expanding stroke ACP team. The post involves autonomous initial assessments, choosing investigations and interpreting results to plan treatment for suspected stroke.

We are an active, research-minded site with opportunities to participate in stroke research studies and quality improvement projects across the stroke pathway.