Lead Specialty Nurse

4 months ago


Dartford, United Kingdom Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you an experience stroke nurse looking for a leadership role? Then this could be the role for you.

The Stroke Service at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is looking for Lead Specialty Nurse for Stroke, who will work in partnership with the Clinical Lead Therapist. This exciting and unique opportunity will allow the successful candidate to work across the whole stroke pathway. As an experienced stroke nurse we would expect the successful candidate to work alongside our Medical, Nursing and AHPs colleagues to ensure the planning of care, treatment and the safe admission and discharge of stroke patients. The successful candidate will work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team and will play an integral role in the operational/ strategic developments of the service leading to the opening of our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit.

Main duties of the job

Along side the Clinical lead, To help to develop stroke service within the Trust and assume overall line management responsibility for members of the nursing team .

To be an advanced clinical practitioner, capable of analysing and making judgements regarding complex facts or situations. They will oversee and have accountability for nurse-led clinics and advise and support other colleagues within primary and secondary care.

In conjunction with the Stroke team and Divisional Director of Nursing, the lead nurse shall devise local strategies to meet nationally and locally set targets. These shall be in accordance with national strategies and local Trust policies.

The post holder may be required to undertake appropriate audit and research projects necessary to the development of the service.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

RN (Adult) Masters degree or evidence of equivalent experience ENB 998 or equivalent teaching certificate Management qualification Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Non Medical Prescriber

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working within the specialty Managing nurse-led clinics and / or ward based services Managing a team Teaching and mentorship skills

Desirable

Staff development experience Actively involved in research and development
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