Stroke Nurse Specialist

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Main area: Stroke
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (nights & weekend work)
Job ref: 502-FEB25

Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/02/:59

About our Trust At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition, and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal - to always put our Patient First. In fact, our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Brighton is looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and committed Registered General Nurses to join its expanding team of Stroke Nurse Specialist (SNS) to support the stroke provision Sussex wide reconfiguration of services.

We are looking to employ qualified nurses with knowledge of stroke care & health policies relating to stroke with experience as a Band 5 nurse.

Based on the hyper acute Stroke ward, you would be part of a team of SNS who are responsible 24/7 for managing a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention.

This involves attending stroke emergencies, assessing & assisting with direct care for patients requiring thrombolysis &/or thrombectomy treatment. You will be participating in the pre alert system trial of video triaging patients in Sussex prior to transfer to hospital. Run TIA screening & support stroke consultants in clinics. Assist with data collection for audit & evaluating effectiveness of the service.

A Successful candidate for this job should be an RGN with a current NMC registration, have experience as a Band 5 nurse & experience/knowledge of stroke care and be able to work shifts that include weekends & nights.

Main duties of the job

1. To respond immediately to acute stroke emergencies within ED and across all inpatient ward areas.
2. Assisting the medical team to access acute stroke emergency cases as to suitability for thrombolysis / thrombectomy.
3. Cannulating patients, performing venepuncture, ECGs, and neurological observations with NIHSS assessments.
4. Closely monitoring the GCS and vital signs of acute stroke emergencies and rapidly communicating concerns.
5. Navigating acute stroke emergencies through the agreed Pathway in a timely manner, ensuring all necessary investigations are processed and reviewed.
6. Accompanying acute emergencies to CT scanning departments.
7. Commencing agreed treatment with thrombolysis agents and closely monitoring the effects. Provide care, information, and psychological support to the patient and next of kin.
8. Transferring patients from the emergency care centre to the neuroradiology department for the thrombectomy pathway or the hyper acute stroke ward.
9. Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing thrombolysis.
10. To be competent in coordinating the TIA screening service according to agreed protocols.
11. To provide reports and summaries on individual patients as required.
12. To attend and participate in team meetings, stroke, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy governance.
13. To promptly answer video triage iPad whilst maintaining confidentiality, completing appropriate documentation and post-call actions.

Working for our organisation At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the Stroke Team Leader, manage a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention, care, and support within the Hyper Acute stroke service.
2. To work as part of a team of specialist stroke nurses, providing acute thrombolysis service, thrombectomy service, and TIA screening.
3. To work closely with the ward team, supporting with education, attending ward handovers, MDT meetings, clinical governance.
4. To assist in the development of the thrombolysis, thrombectomy service and it moves forward with its 5-year growth plan as the regional territory unit for Sussex.
5. Run TIA screening and clinics.
6. Participate in data collection for audit activity developing auditing methodologies to monitor the effectiveness thrombolysis and of the thrombolysis pathway, especially nursing components.
7. To participate in Nurse lead video triage and assist in the assessment and agreed actions post-call with the ambulance crew.

Person specification

• NMC
• Experience in stroke
• Stroke module
• Cannulation & venepuncture
• Attended stroke calls in ED
• Stroke ward experience

Equality and Diversity

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

Important information for applicants:

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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