Job summary The Trainee Stroke Nurse Practitioner/Stroke Nurse Practitioner will work alongside and be supported by one of our Band 7 Stroke Nurse Practitioners. They will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge to support their practice within the Stroke Service. They will be required to complete clinical skills and history taking training and eventually the non medical prescribing course as well as a clinical competency portfolio. The post will be based at Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, working across the Hospital but based on the Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) on Ward 6. The post involves working as a Stroke Nurse Practitioner where you will be required to triage, assess and organise the care of suspected Stroke and TIA patients. You will work in partnership with the Stroke Consultant, Resident Doctors, Physicians Associate and other Stroke Nurse Practitioners. Annex 20 This post falls within the provisions of Agenda for Change Annex 20 - Development of Professional Roles, whereby upon completion of an agreed set of competencies you may move onto the next pay band without the need for an application for a post at a higher level. For further information on Annex 20, please see: http://www.nhsemployers.org/tchandbook/annex-16-to-20/annex-20-development-of-professional-roles Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. Main duties of the job To develop the skills required to provide clinical assessment of patients.To triage patients, prioritising clinical need, highlighting and initiating treatment plans by following agreed Trust guidelines and protocols whilst under supervision.To develop the skills to work autonomously, assessing individual patient needs, initiating investigations, determining a differential diagnosis and initiating appropriate holistic, evidence based treatment and care.To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries. About us We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 319-7053730MH Job locations Northumbria Specialist Emergency care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington NE23 6NZ Job description Job responsibilities The Trainee Stroke Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the wider Stroke Northumbria Team. They will with undertake assessment of patients face to face or via telephone triage. This will include tasks such as: Clinical History Taking Clinical Examination Requesting Investigations Interpreting Investigation Results Initiating Treatments including Prescribing (once V300 obtained) Discussing Treatment Escalation and Resuscitation with patients and their relatives. Documenting Individualised Care Plans for Patients. All of this will be done whilst working within the larger practitioner workforce and other healthcare professionals as part of the wider MDT. We welcome individuals who are passionate about Stroke care with an interest to progress their careers within this speciality. It is essential for applicants to have recent experience of working within a Stroke service. Individuals must be willing to undertake Clinical Skills/History Taking Training (Likely via the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship) and Non-Medical Prescribing - if they do not already hold these qualifications. On completion of the required academic training and clinical competency portfolio the trainee will be promoted to a Band 7 Stroke Nurse Practitioner. Job description Job responsibilities The Trainee Stroke Nurse Practitioner will work as part of the wider Stroke Northumbria Team. They will with undertake assessment of patients face to face or via telephone triage. This will include tasks such as: Clinical History Taking Clinical Examination Requesting Investigations Interpreting Investigation Results Initiating Treatments including Prescribing (once V300 obtained) Discussing Treatment Escalation and Resuscitation with patients and their relatives. Documenting Individualised Care Plans for Patients. All of this will be done whilst working within the larger practitioner workforce and other healthcare professionals as part of the wider MDT. We welcome individuals who are passionate about Stroke care with an interest to progress their careers within this speciality. It is essential for applicants to have recent experience of working within a Stroke service. Individuals must be willing to undertake Clinical Skills/History Taking Training (Likely via the Enhanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship) and Non-Medical Prescribing - if they do not already hold these qualifications. On completion of the required academic training and clinical competency portfolio the trainee will be promoted to a Band 7 Stroke Nurse Practitioner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level NMC Registered Nurse Recognised teaching qualification, e.g. ENB 998/941 1st level degree in nursing/equivalent Diploma/Degree in nursing/health studies. ENB 923 Practice development in stroke care ENB 941 Care of the Older Person or equivalent experience and or qualification Desirable Nurse prescriber Other Essential You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role Experience Essential Substantial experience as senior nurse Previous experience as a nurse practitioner, specialist nurse. Experience of working in nurse led clinics/units Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st Level NMC Registered Nurse Recognised teaching qualification, e.g. ENB 998/941 1st level degree in nursing/equivalent Diploma/Degree in nursing/health studies. ENB 923 Practice development in stroke care ENB 941 Care of the Older Person or equivalent experience and or qualification Desirable Nurse prescriber Other Essential You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role Experience Essential Substantial experience as senior nurse Previous experience as a nurse practitioner, specialist nurse. Experience of working in nurse led clinics/units 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Northumbria Specialist Emergency care Hospital Northumbria Way Cramlington NE23 6NZ Employer's website https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)