Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner to join the Division of Medicine here at West Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust. We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated, and dynamic practitioner to complement and enhance our team as the Stroke Specialist Practitioner who wishes to work towards their Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification in the future. The successful candidate will be innovative and someone who strives to deliver person-centered care. The post holder will need to work autonomously and be confident in their own decision making, utilising their knowledge and skills to deliver excellent care. The post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to prioritise workloads and use their own initiative. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will provide specialised clinical expertise, expert advice and leadership to patients, careers, trust and trust staff with a particular focus on our patients within Stroke services. The post holder will act as a practitioner and a source of expert advice. The post holder will be responsible in improving the care and services for patients with Stroke. They will enable and facilitate change to deliver a modernised service promoting innovative ways of working that are patient centered using quality improvement methodology. The post holder will be a visible, pro-active and accessible leader, acting as a clinical resource and ensuring the sustained delivery of high standards of care. The post holder will provide education in Stroke care to improve patient experience and continuity of care. The post holder will be an integral part of the nurse-led stroke video triage pilot alongside EEAST. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitmentnhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £48,270 to £54,931 a year pa pro rata inc HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 360-A-6881 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be professionally accountable and maintain the standards of the professional practice as set by their professional body. They will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective practice, enhancing patient experience, undertaking clinical audit, supporting research, monitor and improve standards of care, work alongside the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. The post holder will be part time 23 hours per work; with the aim of providing a seven service alongside the team. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be professionally accountable and maintain the standards of the professional practice as set by their professional body. They will be responsible for ensuring safe and effective practice, enhancing patient experience, undertaking clinical audit, supporting research, monitor and improve standards of care, work alongside the multidisciplinary team and be responsible for efficient and effective use of resources. The post holder will be part time 23 hours per work; with the aim of providing a seven service alongside the team. Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Level 1 registered nurse Evidence of professional development Teaching qualification or extensive experience Educated to degree level Desirable Working towards ANP qualification at MSc level Knowledge: Essential Knowledge of stroke speciality Knowledge of quality issues Desirable Knowledge of research and audit Experience: Essential Experience at band 6 level in stroke Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Demonstrates analytical thinking Person Specification Education and qualifications: Essential Level 1 registered nurse Evidence of professional development Teaching qualification or extensive experience Educated to degree level Desirable Working towards ANP qualification at MSc level Knowledge: Essential Knowledge of stroke speciality Knowledge of quality issues Desirable Knowledge of research and audit Experience: Essential Experience at band 6 level in stroke Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Demonstrates analytical thinking 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 West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)