Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist - Flexible Full-Time

NHS Scotland; Kirkcaldy; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Acute Stroke Service at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, invites applications for a Registered Nurse to become a Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role focuses on assessment, triage and specialist care for patients immediately after stroke, supporting the Stroke Team and delivering expert nursing care.

The post is full-time, 36 hours per week, across seven days with possible weekends and out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with substantial post-registration stroke experience.
• Able to demonstrate excellent clinical and professional practice development.
• Willing to work across seven days with possible weekends and out-of-hours.
• PVG Scheme membership required prior to appointment.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Stroke Team to deliver expert care and treatment for patients after stroke.
• Provide training within the stroke unit and support the CHSS Stroke Educator.
• Undertake patient assessment and triage as part of early post-stroke care.
• Support nursing teams and contribute to unit operations and clinical governance.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Stroke specialist

Clinical nurse specialist

Training delivery

Job description

NHS Scotland's Acute Stroke Service at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, invites applications for a Registered Nurse to become a Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist. The role focuses on assessment, triage and specialist care for patients immediately after stroke, supporting the Stroke Team and delivering expert nursing care.

The post is full-time, 36 hours per week, across seven days with possible weekends and out-of-hours work.