Job overview

As the Lead Nurse for Stroke, you will be a highly visual, dynamic, forward-thinking Nurse with excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills and the ability to motivate and support others through change and service development.

You will be working 40% of your time in clinical duties as a stroke coordinator at PCH, and direct line manager of the Stroke Coordinator Nursing team, you will also provide professional guidance, leadership and direction to the Stroke nursing teams across the organisation.

You will play an integral role in the operational and strategic developments of the service across the stroke pathway, by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, Clinical Lead, Divisional Operation Manager, Service Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the team is empowered and skilled in the delivery of outstanding care to service users across the pathway.

In collaboration with the Clinical Lead for Stroke services you will ensure stroke services at the trust meet national standards, including improving status in Stroke sentinel national audit programme (SSNAP).

Main duties of the job

Be an accountable professional acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing complex clinical care that is evidence-based, person-centred, safe and compassionate

Use existing knowledge and expertise and enhanced levels of clinical judgement to independently undertake complex and holistic assessments. 

Act independently to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate complex care using enhanced clinical assessments, diagnostics, and intervention

 Act as an expert resource within their own organisation and for external agencies.

Develop, deliver and evaluate education and training opportunities for others within own scope of practice. 

 Communicate effectively in challenging environments and situations with patients, their families/carers and the multi-disciplinary team.

Promote and encourage innovative clinical practice to support a culture of excellence within the wider health and care team.

 Lead and manage unpredictable and unplanned clinical situations.

Participate in resource management, strategic service development, planning and service improvement

Lead, monitor, develop and appraise staff and learners. 

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.