Stroke Practitioner

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role: The Stroke Practitioner service in North Devon are a small but expanding team. They are involved at every stage of the patient journey within the Stroke Service to support the patient and facilitate seamless transition of care from the Emergency Department to the Stroke Unit, and through liaison with Community teams at point of discharge. They work closely with all relevant Departments, and colleagues across the Multidisciplinary team to achieve coordinated care that meets national and local guidelines.

The team provides a point of contact and expertise in the stroke speciality to staff across the organisation as well as patients and their families/carers. The Stroke Practitioner Service receives direct referrals within the speciality and is able to provide expert assessment and evaluation of patients needs. A key aspect of the post is to provide education, training and support to staff, patients and their families. The team works closely and collaboratively with the Stroke leads and teams in the Emergency Department, the Nursing, Therapy and Medical teams within the Stroke service to develop pathways of care in North Devon and to ensure high quality interventions and care which meet the demands of the new national guidelines and SSNAP.

Innovation is central to the Stroke Team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, demonstrated by the implementation of several new initiatives and the development of non-traditional roles in recent years including in ACP in Stroke Services and an AHP consultant within the Neuro rehab Service. We are not afraid of trialling new ways of working or implementing innovative ideas. A healthy work-life balance is essential, and Devon is a great place to enjoy it. Please note that consideration will be given to offering a development post where further skills and knowledge would be required to fulfil the full scope of the role.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

**You will also have access to other benefits including**: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.