ASU Practitioner

NHS Scotland is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce, promoting equality and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is to create a truly representative team where each employee feels valued and empowered to excel.

Our Organisation:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland, working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our Values:

• Caring
• Safe
• Respectful

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as an ASU Practitioner. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and experience of ASU care, telemedicine, brain imaging, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy. They will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe, and person-centered care, and will play a key role in the teaching and education of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centered care
• Have in-depth knowledge and experience of ASU care, telemedicine, brain imaging, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy
• Be involved in the teaching and education of junior staff
• Support the phase one implementation of thrombectomy

Requirements:

• Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Have completed all Stroke specific training
• Be competent to order brain imaging in line with local policy
• Be competent to manage CVAD
• Have extended stroke skills and knowledge
• Have experience in screening TIA referrals deciding on the most appropriate pathway
• Have experience of undertaking training sessions to nursing staff, students, and ANPs

Working Hours:

33.75 hours per week

Contact Information:

Christine Somerville, Senior Charge Nurse. Tel: 01563 825904