Job summary Are you interested in pursuing a specializing career in Stroke and developing advanced skills which will be used to provide care to Stroke patients in their hyper-acute phase? We have an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse that would like to advance their career in Stroke and join our dynamic Stroke team caring for all aspects of Stroke Care. We are looking for Senior Nurses with Acute Stroke experience to further develop skills in assessing any suspected Stroke patients and managing patients in the acute phase. Main duties of the job Our Stroke Assessment bay, based on the Acute Stroke unit, is the setting where rapid Stroke / TIA assessments take place and where we deliver acute stroke interventions. We also provide thrombolysis and work alongside thrombectomy centres 24 hours a day. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing our Stroke unit and driving standards of care. Previous experience in Acute Stroke care with the skills to assess and deliver thrombolysis and provide care /expertise post thrombolysis is essential when applying for this position. You will be supported through Stroke Specific competencies and training tofurther develop, and be given support to develop management skills. MTW has had a Hyper Acute Stroke Unit developed at our Maidstone Site, and there will be long term opportunities for career development. You will need to have a broad range of nursing knowledge and skills, be able to demonstrate that you can provide excellent stroke care; and have up to date NIHSS competency. You will be expected to act as a role model to junior staff and support them in developing their skills in Stroke nursing care. You should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for caring for patients following a stroke and need to be motivated to continue your professional development within this supportive team. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits Blue Light card eligibility And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 359-7027866-T2 Job locations Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Job description Job responsibilities Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed. Following your corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandardsnhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council Desirable Mentorship Intermediate Life Support CVAD training Tracheostomy training Stroke Care module Experience and Knowledge Essential Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a Stroke Assessor. NIHSS and Stroke Training and Awareness Resources competencies up to date Able to cannulate and take bloods Desirable Recent experience in an acute stroke care setting. At least 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting. Skills Essential Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures. Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development. Able to communicate effectively verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with Nursing & Midwifery Council Desirable Mentorship Intermediate Life Support CVAD training Tracheostomy training Stroke Care module Experience and Knowledge Essential Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a Stroke Assessor. NIHSS and Stroke Training and Awareness Resources competencies up to date Able to cannulate and take bloods Desirable Recent experience in an acute stroke care setting. At least 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in acute care setting. Skills Essential Demonstrates effective nursing practice in all basic registered nurse procedures. Able to prioritise own workload and that of others as appropriate. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Demonstrates ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates evidence of commitment to professional development. Able to communicate effectively verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives ensuring that communication is tailored to the person being addressed. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address Maidstone Hospital Hermitage Lane Maidstone ME16 9QQ Employer's website https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)