Community Stroke Specialist Nurse/Team Lead
4 weeks ago
Job summary
Come and join us. The results of the annualNHS Staff survey have been released and show that First Community is the bestprovider of NHS care to work for in the whole country and we are recruitingnow
We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking experienced Stroke SpecialistNurse with a passion for delivering high quality, patient-centred first-rate care. The successfulcandidate will be focussed on the ongoing development of our dedicated stroke service.
Centralto the role are strong communication and organisational skills, provenspecialist clinical skills in stroke management and rehabilitation as well asexperience of line management and clinical supervision.
As the teamworks across multiple sites to deliver patient care, candidates must have afull driving license and access to a car for work purposes.
FirstCommunity is committed to flexible working to support our workforce. Please seejob description and person specification for more detail.
Main duties of the job
The postholder is responsible for working collaboratively within our Community Strokeand Neuro Rehabilitation Team (CSNRT) and Neuro Specialist Practitioner Team intheprovision, development and co-ordination of the community stroke services.
The post holder will need to establishand maintain links with healthcare professionals, managers and support workerswithin both primary and secondary care to support patients on discharge fromhospital as well as implementing care pathways to support patients to live wellfollowing a stroke, leading on the delivery of six-month post stroke reviews.
The post holder will be responsiblefor a defined patient caseload, initiating treatment plans, risk factormanagement, chronic disease management, providing nursing care, support andeducation to patients and their carers. They will apply their expertise toenable patients post stroke to receive advanced specialist care in their ownhome and in the community.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff ownedsocial enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services acrosseast Surrey and parts of West Sussex. Weare looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,First-rate value.
First Community is a great placeto work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to itsfull potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high qualitytraining and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good worklife balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applyingor at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet yourneeds exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needswhere possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on therole.
At First Community we welcomeapplications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants aretreated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral toFirst Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder isresponsible for working collaboratively within Community Neuro RehabilitationTeam (CSNRT) and Neuro Specialist Practitioner Team in the provision, development and co-ordination of the Community StrokeServices. They will apply theirexpertise to enable patients post Stroke to receive advanced specialist care intheir own home and in the community.
The post holderwill need to establish and maintain links with healthcare professionals,managers and support workers within both primary and secondary care to supportpatients on discharge from hospital as well as implementing care pathways tosupport patients to live well following a stroke, leading on the delivery of six-monthpost stroke reviews.
The post holderwill be responsible for a defined patient caseload, initiating treatment plans,risk factor management, chronic disease management, providing nursing care,support and education to patients and their carers.
The CommunityStroke Specialist Nurse will act as a role model, providing high standards ofevidenced based holistic care in adherence to the Nursing Midwifery Councils(NMC) The Code. They will ensure that the care and specialist support theyprovide to stroke patients is aligned with current national stroke guidance,NICE guidance, the Stroke Service Specification and other relevant qualitystandards.
The post holderwill apply the advanced knowledge of stroke to develop and provide specialisteducation acting as an expert resource for advice for healthcare professionals,patients and carers.
When completing your application please refer to both theApplication Guide and full Job Description - these can be found undersupporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Current NMC Registration Education to Degree level or other relevant qualifying programme Evidence of further relevant post-registration courses Adult Physical Assessment qualification Teaching and Assessing Qualification. Independent Prescribing Qualification (or prepared to undertake and has the pre requisites to do so).
Desirable
MSC or MA or working towards Leadership and Management Course Membership of specialist interest group Counselling qualification
Other
Essential
Motivated and committed to delivery of patient centred care. Enthusiasm to learn and develop further expertise in this field.
Experience
Essential
Minimum 5 years post registration experience Minimum of two years specialist stroke nursing experience Clinical experience of working in Specialist Stroke Services Evidence of involvement in service development projects. Experience of leading a team
Desirable
Experience of Audit & Benchmarking Experience of working in a variety of settings (acute/rehab/ community)
Skills
Essential
Demonstrate a passion for stroke nursing Excellent Leadership skills Excellent Clinical & Assessment Skills Excellent communication & interpersonal skills Evaluation skills Negotiating skills Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy Decision making, problem solving skills Ability to work in a team as well as autonomously Theoretical and practical understanding of Change Management
Desirable
Motivation & Morale and other branches of managerial practice Research skills Experienced Presentation skills Auditing skills
Knowledge
Essential
Advanced knowledge and understanding of Stroke and neuro rehabilitation from an acute medical and long term condition perspective. Knowledge and understanding current guidance/policy (, NICE relevant best practice standards) Knowledge and understanding of CQC requirements. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint-
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