Stroke Nurse Practitioner

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a motivated Band 6 stroke nurse practitioner to join their hyperacute stroke unit. This role involves triaging and managing stroke patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. Candidates should possess advanced clinical skills, NMC registration, and relevant experience in acute settings. The position offers a flexible full-time or part-time schedule and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Diversity-focused workplace

Personal development opportunities

Support for job applications and interviews

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in acute stroke or neurology setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current health care issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage and initial assessment for suspected stroke patients.
• Manage the shift on the hyper acute stroke unit.
• Co-ordinate assessment and clinical transfer of stroke patients.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Leadership

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of stroke guidance

Education

NMC registration (RN adult or RGN)

First level degree in relevant field

Relevant post-registration qualifications

Tools

ECG equipment

Patient monitoring systems

Job description

Main area Medicine Division Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (LD, Nights and twilight - must be flexible) Job ref 164-7493619-VC

Employer Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen's Medical Centre Town Nottingham Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/01/2026

Band 6

Job overview

A Band 6 stroke nurse practitioner position has arisen at Queens Medical Centre. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills to support the team.

Whether you are an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse or have a wealth of experience and are looking for a new challenge, a position on C4- HASU as part of the FAST team and the senior nurse team, will expand your knowledge base and clinical skills immensely. As a team we focus significantly on patient and public involvement and the feedback they give us in order to improve their experience as a whole at this vulnerable time.

Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realize your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert.

Hyperacute Stroke Services have an exciting opportunity to join their experienced team of Stroke Nurse Practitioners. The role is primarily based within the Emergency Department and on the hyperacute stroke unit (Level 1 facility), providing emergency care to anyone admitted to hospital with a stroke. The role requires you to work closely with the ED, mechanical thrombectomy and stroke research teams to provide excellent care and improved quality outcomes for all stroke patients.

Do you have an interest in delivering care based on the latest research from within this large acute teaching trust?

If so, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

If successful, you will be part of a passionate team that works together with the MDT to achieve the greatest outcomes for our patients.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the triage and initial assessment, examination, initiation of treatments and investigations for suspected stroke patients adhering to protocols.

Implement, co-ordinate, review and evaluate care in collaboration with medical colleagues

Be responsible for the co-ordination of assessment and appropriate clinical transfer of patients with a suspected stroke

Coordinator and manage the shift on the hyper acute stroke unit

Be responsible for assisting with data collection to input to the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP), ensuring the patients receive best possible care in accordance to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Acute Stroke Management Guidelines

Work with senior stroke clinicians to review, evaluate and develop & implement plans to improve SSNAP data

To take senior management role in the absence of ward managers and other seniors across the stroke service

Ensuring that accurate and timely information is given to the patient and/or their relatives

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Acting as an advanced practitioner and professional role model, demonstrate advanced clinical skills, promote clinical excellence and ensure that an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to transfer / discharge.

Adhere to professional codes of conduct at all times

Assist medical staff in assessing emergency patients, arranging for specific tests (blood, radiology etc.) and acting on them.

Triage and monitor all emergency patients with a suspected diagnosis of Stroke and act to ensure maximum standards of care are given.

Perform assessment and physical examination of emergency patients, initiate appropriate treatments and investigations.

Act as source of expert knowledge around thrombolysis and mechanical thrombolysis

Be proficient in the administration and management of patients receiving thrombolysis

Take responsibility for co-ordinating emergency out of hours stroke patient management in relation to thrombolysis

Assist in the collection of data to prove adherence to stroke protocols and performance against national stroke targets.

Capable of requesting diagnostic investigations as appropriate, and acting on the results.

Perform expanded practical clinical roles specific to the Stroke service for example cannulation, venepuncture, swallowing assessments, ECG recording and interpretation, CT scan requests& pathology requests>

Ensure timely and appropriate transfer and/or discharge of patients from ward area, providing a seamless patient pathway.

Liaise with patients and relatives to ensure appropriate and informed care choices are enabled

Person specification

Values and Behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
• Physically able to perform a full range of nursing duties

Experience

• Post registration experience in acute stroke or neurology setting
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working
• ECG recording and interpretation, Cannulation and Venepuncture, Swallow assessments
• Competent in history taking and physical assessment
• Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant national stroke guidance with regards to acute stroke management
• Articulate and knowledgeable in current health care issues
• Previous experience working as an autonomous practitioner
• Demonstrate up to date awareness of developments & treatments for stroke patients

Communication

• Skills in motivating
• Skills in working with cross functional team + MDT
• Negotiating ability
• Strong interpersonal skills

Training

• RN (adult) or RGN registration with NMC
• Relevant post registration qualifications and evidence of continuous professional development
• Educated to first level degree (or evidence of being in progress) interest/some experience/knowledge re stroke medicine
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Evidence of stroke/neurology experience
• History taking and physical examination course
• Previous experience of staff development
• Relevant management or leadership course
• Experience of change management

Analytical and Judgement skills

• Research and audit awareness and willingness to undertake research and audit
• An awareness of research and evidence based practice
• Ability to interpret and present complex data

Planning and organisation skills

• Well-developed influencing skills across hierarchies and disciplines

Physical skills

• Ability to perform a full range of physical duties
• Ability to walk distances

Other requirements specific to the role (e.g. be able to drive or work shifts)

• Able to work across the full range of shifts 24/7
• Able to cover sickness and non- attendance at short notice
• Flexible attitude and approach to work

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available. This is in line with the current guidance in England that whilst young people under the age of 18 can leave school (on the last Friday in June) they must then do one of the following:

• Stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• Start an Apprenticeship
• Spend 20 hours of more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.