Job overview
As a member of the Stroke team, the post holder will take a key role in developing the stroke service across the organisation.
The post holder will ensure all acute stroke patients receive timely access to the stroke pathway 24/7 in line with agreed best practice to ensure compliance with Stroke Sentinel National Audit Programme (SSNAP) and RCP Stroke Guidelines.
The Band 6 stroke nurse will be called, anytime of the day, should a patient present in the Emergency Department (or another location within the hospital), with acute stroke/TIA. They will support the smooth running and co-ordination of the 7 day a week TIA service and ensure TIA patients are managed in line with the local pathway.
The post-holder will be expected to be involved in the collection of National Stroke data. They will be involved in facilitating stroke service improvement to streamline the patient journey and improve the quality of patient care, and in developing information systems, in line with Trust strategy.
The expectations within this job description will be met through clinical management, hands-on clinical practice, professional leadership and development, education, training, analysis of Stroke care through data collection and research.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities and Duties
The post of a qualified nurse is characterised by the following principles:
- Clinical Practice
- Professional Leadership and management
- Education Training and Personal Development
- Evaluation of Care and Research
(JD attached in documents section)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Stroke Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Personal
Essential
- Self motivated and enthusiastic in approach
- Flexible
Desirable
- Creative and lateral thinker
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years post graduate nursing experience
- In depth knowledge and minimum 1 years experience of working in stroke care
- 2 years relevant NHS experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary/community setting
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good knowledge of stroke
- Ability to work in multi professional setting
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Good prioritising and organisational skills
- Adaptive and innovative
Desirable
- Involvement in clinical audit
- Experience of using databases
- Experience in analysing data and report writing
- Experience in data collection/entry
Education and qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in stroke nursing or long term conditions
- Mentorship qualification
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This advert is for Stroke Nurse with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum, Inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is 12 months (12 month fixed term contract). The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.
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