Stroke Trainee/ Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Band 7/8A

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

Due to the career progression of the current post-holder, we are excited to offer an opportunity for either a Trainee or Qualified ACP to join our dynamic and expanding stroke ACP team.

The successful candidate will work autonomously to complete initial assessments, select appropriate investigations and interpret the results of these to plan treatments for patients presenting with suspected stroke, contributing to the delivery of high quality, evidence based care across the stroke pathway.

The successful candidate will be part of a forward-thinking team at an exciting time for stroke services, with the ongoing expansion of acute stroke service provision.

We are an active research site, offering opportunities to participate in a range of stroke research studies, including supporting participant recruitment.

The team has a strong focus on innovation and quality improvement, with recent collaboration with NHS Elect to explore new ways of increasing reperfusion rates for eligible stroke patients, as well as several other active quality improvement projects working across emergency care pathways.

Applications are welcomed from both Qualified and Trainee ACPs who wish to develop their career within the Stroke speciality. Trainee ACPs will be fully supported to achieve the MSc in Advanced Clinical practice. Progression to 8a will be awarded upon successful completion of this.

Informal visits are welcome.

Main duties of the job

Effectively triage all stroke and TIA referrals

Autonomously perform initial assessments of patients presenting with suspected stroke

Appropriately select and request investigations, interpreting the results to formulate treatment plans in line with current clinical guidelines.

Identify patients eligible for reperfusion therapies and facilitate the patients’ access to these treatments/interventions, contributing to timely decision making.

Perform specialist stroke assessments such as a National Institute of Health Stroke Scale [NIHSS] and dysphagia assessments.

Work in line with SSNAP standards to ensure high quality evidence based care

Actively contribute to the MDT working environment

Provide specialist stroke education and training to members of the stroke MDT and across other clinical specialities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.