NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
You will ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and person centered care and require to have in-depth knowledge and experience of ASU care, telemedicine, brain imaging, thrombolysis and thrombectomy.
You will be involved in the teaching and education of junior staff and clinical research. You will be responsible for supporting the phase two implementation of thrombectomy therefore a sound knowledge of thrombectomy is essential. You will require to undertake further training for thrombectomy and IRMER training to be able to assess patients and then order brain imaging.
You will have the ability to assist the Senior Charge Nurse to implement change and actively participate in the ongoing developments, clinical governance attendance and ensuring the team are involved and informed.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
1. You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
2. Completed all Stroke specific training.
3. Competent to order brain imaging in line with local policy.
4. Competent to manage CVAD.
5. Extended stroke skills and knowledge.
6. Experience in screening TIA referrals deciding on most appropriate pathway.
7. Experience of undertaking training sessions to nursing staff, students, ANPs.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
1 Position - 11.25 per week
1 Position - 22.5 per week
1 Position - 33 per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Christine Somerville, Senior Charge Nurse. Tel: 01563 825904