Stroke Specialist Nurse

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Stroke Nurse Specialist to join their dynamic stroke team in Kingston upon Thames. This essential role involves acting as an expert across the stroke pathway, supporting patient care, early assessment, and rehabilitation planning. The ideal candidate will possess a BSc Degree in Stroke, advanced clinical skills, and experience in a multi-disciplinary team. A competitive salary of £53,751 to £60,651 is offered, along with a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Comprehensive occupational health services

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Significant Band 6 experience in an acute setting.
• Substantial experience in stroke care.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Involvement in service improvement, research or audit.
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills including autonomous practice.

Responsibilities

• Act as an expert resource across the stroke pathway.
• Support early assessment and acute stroke management.
• Drive excellence and continuity of care.

Skills

Effective management skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Teaching skills

Involvement in complaints management

Education

BSc Degree in Stroke

Recognised teaching and assessing certificate

Job description

Stroke Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Stroke Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic stroke team. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident clinical leader to play a central role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred acute and community stroke care.

Responsibilities

As a Band 7 Stroke Nurse Specialist, you will act as an expert resource across the stroke pathway, supporting early assessment, acute stroke management, secondary prevention, rehabilitation planning, and patient/carer education. You will work closely with consultants, AHPs, the wider nursing team, and external partners to drive excellence and continuity of care.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can\'t expect the best from you if we don\'t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we\'re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you\'re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly \"shoutouts\" and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching and assessing certificate
• Evidence of continuous development
• BSc Degree in Stroke

Experience

• Significant years of Band 6 experience in acute setting
• Substantial experience in stroke
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Involvement in service improvement, research or audit
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills including autonomous practice

Skills

• Evidence of effective management skills, problem solving, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication, leadership and teaching skills
• Involvement in complaints management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

£53,751 to £60,651 a year incl HCAS pro rata