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Job summary

Main area
Medicine Division
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (LD, Nights and twilight - must be flexible)
Job ref
164-7493619-VC
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen's Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rota
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/01/2026 23:59
Interview date
20/01/2026

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Stroke Nurse Practitioner

Band 6

Job overview

A Band 6 stroke nurse practitioner position has arisen at Queens Medical Centre. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills to support the team.

Whether you are an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse or have a wealth of experience and are looking for a new challenge, a position on C4- HASU as part of the FAST team and the senior nurse team, will expand your knowledge base and clinical skills immensely. As a team we focus significantly on patient and public involvement and the feedback they give us in order to improve their experience as a whole at this vulnerable time.

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.  Becoming one of our people may realize your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the  full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Hyperacute Stroke Services have an exciting opportunity to join their experienced team of Stroke Nurse Practitioners. The role is primarily based within the Emergency Department and on the hyperacute stroke unit (Level 1 facility), providing emergency care to anyone admitted to hospital with a stroke. The role requires you to work closely with the ED, mechanical thrombectomy and stroke research teams to provide excellent care and improved quality outcomes for all stroke patients.

Do you have an interest in delivering care based on the latest research from within this large acute teaching trust?

If so, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

If successful, you will be part of a passionate team that works together with the MDT  to achieve the greatest outcomes for our patients. 

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

 

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the triage and initial assessment, examination, initiation of treatments and investigations for suspected stroke patients adhering to protocols.

Implement, co-ordinate, review and evaluate care in collaboration with medical colleagues

Be responsible for the co-ordination of assessment and appropriate clinical transfer of patients with a suspected stroke

Coordinator and manage the shift on the hyper acute stroke unit

Be responsible for assisting with data collection to input to the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP), ensuring the patients receive best possible care in accordance to the Royal College of Physicians  (RCP) Acute Stroke Management Guidelines

Work with senior stroke clinicians to review, evaluate and develop & implement plans to improve SSNAP data

To take senior management role in the absence of ward managers and other seniors across the stroke service

Ensuring that accurate and timely information is given to the patient and/or their relatives

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

 Acting as an advanced practitioner and professional role model, demonstrate advanced clinical skills, promote clinical excellence and ensure that an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to transfer / discharge.

Adhere to professional codes of conduct at all times

Assist medical staff in assessing emergency patients, arranging for specific tests (blood, radiology etc.) and acting on them.

Triage and monitor all emergency patients with a suspected diagnosis of Stroke and act to ensure maximum standards of care are given.

Perform assessment and physical examination of emergency patients, initiate appropriate treatments and investigations.

Act as source of expert knowledge around thrombolysis and mechanical thrombolysis

Be proficient in the administration and management of patients receiving thrombolysis

Take responsibility for  co-ordinating  emergency out of hours stroke patient management in relation to thrombolysis

Assist in the collection of data to prove adherence to stroke protocols and performance against national stroke targets.

Capable of requesting diagnostic investigations as appropriate, and acting on the results.

Perform expanded practical clinical roles specific to the Stroke service for example cannulation, venepuncture, swallowing assessments, ECG recording and interpretation, CT scan requests & pathology requests

Ensure timely and appropriate transfer and/or discharge of patients from ward area, providing a seamless patient pathway.

Liaise with patents and relatives to ensure appropriate and informed care choices are enabled         

 

Person specification

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
  • Physically able to perform a full range of nursing duties

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post registration experience in acute stroke or neurology setting
  • Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
  • ECG recording and interpretation, Cannulation and Venepuncture, Swallow assessments
  • Competent in history taking and physical assessment
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage own workload
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant national stroke guidance with regards to acute stroke management
  • Articulate and knowledgeable in current health care issues
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience working as an autonomous practitioner
  • Demonstrate up to date awareness of developments & treatments for stroke patients

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Computer literacy
  • Skills in motivating
  • Skills in working with cross functional team + MDT
  • Negotiating ability
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Training

Essential criteria
  • RN (adult) or RGN registration with NMC
  • Relevant post registration qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development
  • Educated to first level degree (or evidence of being in progress) interest/some experience/knowledge re stroke medicine
  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Evidence of stroke/neurology experience
Desirable criteria
  • History taking and physical examination course
  • Previous experience of staff development
  • Relevant management or leadership course
  • Experience of change management

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria
  • Research and audit awareness and willingness to undertake research and audit
  • An awareness of research and evidence based practice
  • Ability to interpret and present complex data
Desirable criteria
  • Project management skills

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria
  • Well-developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines

Physical skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to perform a full range of physical duties
  • Ability to walk distances

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts

Essential criteria
  • Able to work across the full range of shifts 24/7
  • Able to cover sickness and non- attendance at short notice
  • Flexible attitude and approach to work

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care Leaver CovenantNHS Rainbow badgeCareLeaver Covenantadded for NUH

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Fay O'Callaghan
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07713093382
Additional information

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