Hyperacute Stroke Nurse

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Stroke Service for a Stroke Specialist Nurse.

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to provide high quality assessment and care to Hyperacute Stroke patients.

This exciting role involves rapid assessment of patients referred with possible stroke, ensuring appropriate hyper acute care is delivered upon arrival to hospital.

This role supports the assessment and treatment of stroke patients suitable for Thrombectomy, by assisting the local physician to facilitate rapid decision making and onward referral to regional hubs if appropriate.

On a daily basis, you will also be responsible for coordinating direct admissions to the stroke unit in Raigmore Hospital, by working closely with the Senior Charge Nurse and patient flow team, as well as providing an outreach service to optimise care of stroke patients in other areas.

The successful applicant will contribute to Scottish Stroke Care Standards by participating in clinical governance forums and the Scottish Stroke Care Audit.

We are looking for an individual who will commit to ensuring appropriate learning opportunities are met for all nursing staff caring for stroke patients - encouraging best practice to deliver high quality stroke nursing care to patients in line with NHS Highland and NHS Scotland policies and guidelines.

You will contribute to ensuring all staff caring for stroke patients complete the mandatory STARS, STAT and STAT+ training.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills in order to liaise with the patient, their relatives and the Multidisciplinary Team involved in the provision of care.

You will demonstrate highly effective leadership skills, with a strong desire to contribute to the ongoing development of stroke services.

You will possess a substantial amount of band 5 stroke nursing experience, and demonstrate competent IT skills. This service will cover Monday Friday 08:00-16:00hrs

Informal contact: Sophie Bassindale

Tel: 07814 062363

Email: sophie.bassindale@nhs.scot

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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