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The closing date is 19 January 2026

A Band 6 stroke nurse practitioner position has arisen at Queens Medical Centre. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills to support the team.

Whether you are an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse or have a wealth of experience and are looking for a new challenge, a position on C4- HASU as part of the FAST team and the senior nurse team, will expand your knowledge base and clinical skills immensely. As a team we focus significantly on patient and public involvement and the feedback they give us to improve their experience as a whole at this vulnerable time.

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

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Hyperacute Stroke Services have an exciting opportunity to join their experienced team of Stroke Nurse Practitioners. The role is primarily based within the Emergency Department and on the hyperacute stroke unit (Level 1 facility), providing emergency care to anyone admitted to hospital with a stroke. The role requires you to work closely with the ED, mechanical thrombectomy and stroke research teams to provide excellent care and improved quality outcomes for all stroke patients.

Do you have an interest in delivering care based on the latest research from within this large acute teaching trust? If so, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

If successful, you will be part of a passionate team that works together with the MDT to achieve the greatest outcomes for our patients. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under‑represented at NUH.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

JOB SUMMARY

• Work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the triage and initial assessment, examination, initiation of treatments and investigations for suspected stroke patients adhering to protocols.
• Implement, co‑ordinate, review and evaluate care in collaboration with medical colleagues.
• Be responsible for the co‑ordination of assessment and appropriate clinical transfer of patients with a suspected stroke.
• Coordinate and manage the shift on the hyper‑acute stroke unit.
• Be responsible for assisting with data collection to input to the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP), ensuring the patients receive best possible care in accordance with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Acute Stroke Management Guidelines.
• Work with senior stroke clinicians to review, evaluate and develop & implement plans to improve SSNAP data.
• To take senior management role in the absence of ward managers and other seniors across the stroke service.
• Ensuring that accurate and timely information is given to the patient and/or their relatives.

• Acting as an advanced practitioner and professional role model, demonstrate advanced clinical skills, promote clinical excellence and ensure that an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to transfer / discharge.
• Adhere to professional codes of conduct at all times.
• Assist medical staff in assessing emergency patients, arranging for specific tests (blood, radiology etc.) and acting on them.
• Triage and monitor all emergency patients with a suspected diagnosis of Stroke and act to ensure maximum standards of care are given.
• Perform assessment and physical examination of emergency patients, initiate appropriate treatments and investigations.
• Act as source of expert knowledge around thrombolysis and mechanical thrombolysis.
• Be proficient in the administration and management of patients receiving thrombolysis.
• Take responsibility for co‑ordinating emergency out of hours stroke patient management in relation to thrombolysis.
• Assist in the collection of data to prove adherence to stroke protocols and performance against national stroke targets.
• Capable of requesting diagnostic investigations as appropriate, and acting on the results.
• Perform expanded practical clinical roles specific to the Stroke service for example cannulation, venepuncture, swallowing assessments, ECG recording and interpretation, CT scan requests & pathology requests.
• Ensure timely and appropriate transfer and/or discharge of patients from ward area, providing a seamless patient pathway.
• Liaise with patients and relatives to ensure appropriate and informed care choices are enabled.

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards.
• Physically able to perform a full range of nursing duties.

• Post registration experience in acute stroke or neurology setting.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
• ECG recording and interpretation, Cannulation and Venepuncture, Swallow assessments.
• Competent in history taking and physical assessment.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant national stroke guidance with regards to acute stroke management.
• Articulate and knowledgeable in current health care issues.
• Previous experience working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Demonstrate up to date awareness of developments & treatments for stroke patients.

• Skills in motivating.
• Skills in working with cross functional team + MDT.
• Negotiating ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• RN (adult) or RGN registration with NMC.
• Relevant post registration qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development.
• Educated to first level degree (or evidence of being in progress) interest/some experience/knowledge re stroke medicine.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Evidence of stroke/neurology experience.
• History taking and physical examination course.
• Previous experience of staff development.
• Relevant management or leadership course.
• Experience of change management.

• Research and audit awareness and willingness to undertake research and audit.
• An awareness of research and evidence based practice.
• Ability to interpret and present complex data.

• Well‑developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines.

• Ability to perform a full range of physical duties.
• Ability to walk distances.

• Able to work across the full range of shifts 24/7.
• Able to cover sickness and non‑attendance at short notice.
• Flexible attitude and approach to work.

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rota