Job summary The stroke unit at Chesterfield Royal is a 35 bedded unit, consisting of a mixture of hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation beds. Initial first assessments of stroke patient's takes place in our emergency department where our stroke clinical nurses specialist provide an assessment to determine the pathway of care a patient requires. Patients then require prompt transfer to our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit within a short time frame to receive lifesaving and the are closely monitored and continue to receive level 2 ( 1 nurse to 2 patient) care within their first 72 hours of admission. This role is a development post to be supported to achieve the stroke competencies to enable you to work independently and as part of a wider team to competently and confidently assess acute stroke patients and ensure the correct pathway is followed. Supernumerary time will be given in the first few weeks until competencies have been achieved with support from the current clinical nurse specialist and Stroke Sisters. The role will require flexible working to cover days, nights and weekends. Main duties of the job KEY RESULT AREAS 1. Specialist Stroke assessment and care delivery 2. Provide Hyper acute care to acute stroke patients 3. Supervision, co-ordination and deployment of staff in all aspects of care. 4. Patient and family centered care. 5. Multi-disciplinary liaison, working with agencies both in and outside of the Trust. 6. Communication. Developing a relationship with internal and external stakeholders. 7. Quality of care and standards. Monitor and improve quality care indicators relevant to our unit. 8. Enact policy and procedures. Keep up date and develop new ones as required. 9. Demonstrate effective and efficient control of human and material resources. 10. Professional development of self/others. 11. Selection/recruitment, monitor performance. About us GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To act in line with the Trust's CARE values. 2. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times. 3. To actively participate in the staff appraisal process. 4. To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol. 5. It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post. Date posted 27 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 166-MEC-6910543 Job locations Chesterfield Royal Hospital Top Hill, Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Job description Job responsibilities 1. Work through stroke specific competencies to be able to act as clinical expert within stroke 2. Be involved in the development of health initiatives and health promotion. 3. Promote nursing development in all aspects of care. 4. Set and monitor standards of care. 5. Participate in clinical supervision. 6. Be aware of and participate in the complaints procedure. 7. Participate in the development of operational policies. 8. Be aware of and participate in the Trusts strategy for managing clinical risks and clinical governance. 9. To be involved and complete audit working to monitor and improve standards of care. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Work through stroke specific competencies to be able to act as clinical expert within stroke 2. Be involved in the development of health initiatives and health promotion. 3. Promote nursing development in all aspects of care. 4. Set and monitor standards of care. 5. Participate in clinical supervision. 6. Be aware of and participate in the complaints procedure. 7. Participate in the development of operational policies. 8. Be aware of and participate in the Trusts strategy for managing clinical risks and clinical governance. 9. To be involved and complete audit working to monitor and improve standards of care. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential ?1st level RGN ?Experience within Stroke ?Experience within hyper acute stroke care and treatment ?NIHSS Stroke Assessment Certificate ?STARS certificate completion Desirable ?Degree in Stroke ?Leadership training/Qualification ?Completed Stroke competencies/working towards Experience Essential ?Significant experience within stroke and hyper acute stroke care ?Significant experience in managing acute Medical patients Desirable ?Administration of thrombolysis and monitoring ?Managing ABC ICH Patients Skills and Knowledge Essential ?Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ?Risk management awareness ?Excellent leadership qualities Desirable ?Audit skills ?Mentoring/teaching skills ?Evidence of development of clinical Skills ?Corporate awareness ?Negotiation skills Personal Attributes Essential ?Supportive team member ?Able to adapt to meet service needs ?Able to use own initiative ?Pro-active approach ?Professional appearance Demonstrates Trust Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential ?1st level RGN ?Experience within Stroke ?Experience within hyper acute stroke care and treatment ?NIHSS Stroke Assessment Certificate ?STARS certificate completion Desirable ?Degree in Stroke ?Leadership training/Qualification ?Completed Stroke competencies/working towards Experience Essential ?Significant experience within stroke and hyper acute stroke care ?Significant experience in managing acute Medical patients Desirable ?Administration of thrombolysis and monitoring ?Managing ABC ICH Patients Skills and Knowledge Essential ?Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ?Risk management awareness ?Excellent leadership qualities Desirable ?Audit skills ?Mentoring/teaching skills ?Evidence of development of clinical Skills ?Corporate awareness ?Negotiation skills Personal Attributes Essential ?Supportive team member ?Able to adapt to meet service needs ?Able to use own initiative ?Pro-active approach ?Professional appearance Demonstrates Trust Values Essential Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement - Proud to CARE 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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chesterfield Royal Hospital Top Hill, Calow Chesterfield S44 5BL Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)