Stroke Recovery Nurse - Community & Home-Based

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland; Galashiels; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Company sick pay scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Life assurance

Job summary

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is recruiting a Stroke Nurse to deliver specialist assessment, advice and support to people affected by stroke and TIA, helping them manage their condition, maximise independence and regain confidence within their communities.

Working across NHS Borders, you will manage a community caseload, provide person-centred support through a range of contact methods, and collaborate with health and social care partners to improve outcomes and service development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current professional registration.
• Strong clinical and communication abilities.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, advice and support to individuals and families after stroke.
• Manage a community caseload across NHS Borders.
• Collaborate with health and social care partners.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Education

Registered Nurse qualification (NMC)

Job description

Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS) is recruiting a Stroke Nurse to deliver specialist assessment, advice and support to people affected by stroke and TIA, helping them manage their condition, maximise independence and regain confidence within their communities.

Working across NHS Borders, you will manage a community caseload, provide person-centred support through a range of contact methods, and collaborate with health and social care partners to improve outcomes and service development.