Community Stroke Specialist Nurse

Job overview

Sheffield's Stroke Pathway is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Community Stroke Team.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate nurse to join the specialist community stroke nurse team. If you have a passion for stroke care & rehabilitation and want to support stroke survivors to have the best possible quality of life after stroke, then this is your dream job! 

The community stroke service provides specialist assessment, care & rehabilitation. The role is instrumental in guiding patients, relatives and carers through the recovery process.

This is a rare opportunity to work in an established and supportive large multi-disciplinary team covering a diverse population of Sheffield. 

Candidates must have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. 

Main duties of the job

To work within a stroke interdisciplinary team to provide high quality specialist nursing care to patients following a stroke in their own home/communities, in order to allow patients to achieve their optimal level of independence and maximum rehabilitation potential.

To work collaboratively across the Integrated Community Stroke Service to ensure a seamless provision of stroke services across the acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation and community teams.

To work autonomously, carrying out the assessment, implementation and evaluation of evidence based specialist treatment programs for patients following a stroke, who may have a range of impairments and complex health needs.

To provide specialist advice and education to patients, families and carers to ensure those affected by stroke have the appropriate support for recovery and life after stroke.

To supervise and support junior staff and students.

Contribute to service development and data collection within the Integrated Stroke Services.

The role will involve travelling across the city as well as utilising technology to offer services virtually.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being part of an organisational change within the Integrated Stroke & Geriatric department. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and the management of organisational change.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience working with stroke patients Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Evidence of good interpersonal and leadership skills Significant post registration experience NHS experience

Desirable criteria

Experience working within a multidisciplinary stroke team Experience of working with people on the end of life care pathway Community experience Experience using SystemOne EPR Experience of student supervision

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse Qualification (1st Level)

Desirable criteria

Non-medical prescribing or a willingness to work towards. Relevant Stroke specific training

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

Up to date knowledge of stroke specific nursing assessments and treatment Knowledge of long-term conditions management (LTC) including pressure care, continence care, medication assessment, end of life care Evidence of achievement of appropriate competencies for clinical grade Current knowledge of Local, Regional and National policies and Drivers. Evidence of continuous professional development Effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal Motivated and resourceful Able to record accurately, clearly and concisely Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Evidence of working with external agencies and networking skills IT skills Good prioritisation and time management skills. Ability to show flexibility to respond to the needs of the service Able to work under pressure Ability to work in a variety of settings

Desirable criteria

Extended knowledge of stroke specific assessment and management Presentation skills Knowledge or experience of audit, evaluation and research Advanced clinical reasoning skills.

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

UK driving licence & ability to travel within the community Access to vehicle

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete. The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job Description (PDF, 120.7KB) Person Specification (PDF, 224.6KB) Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB) Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB) Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB) Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB) Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB) Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB) Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB) A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (PDF, 163.6KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameDavid McFaddenJob titleOperational Pathway LeadEmail number