Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Stroke Nurse
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Stroke Specialist Nurse Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Stroke Specialist Nurse within the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Stroke Team.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join our Specialist Nurse Service. The team provides a 24/7 Specialist Stroke Nurse service based at the Calderdale Royal Hospital. You will need to be a dynamic professional who is passionate about providing high quality care for patients who have experienced a stroke. Your primary role is to attend the Emergency Department and provide rapid initial assessments for patients who are referred to the Stroke Service. The role will also entail working some clinical shifts on the Stroke Floor in a senior role.
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Key Responsibilities
- Responding to emergency calls from ED presenting to the department with Stroke symptoms
- Assessing the patient using the NIHSS assessment
- Delivery of Thrombolysis within the ED resus setting and potential emergency transfer for thrombectomy
- Work closely with the Stroke Consultant
- Triage phone calls from GP's for TIA clinics
- Training and support of junior staff in the post thrombolysis care in the HASU
About the Team
The Stroke team comprises multiple professionals. We are a welcoming team who prides itself on being inclusive and supportive.
The team actively encourages and professional development of staff, and will support staff in ongoing development.
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The successful candidate can expect to join a friendly and supportive team.
We are looking for a candidate who has care and compassion at the core of their practice in line with the Trusts vision and works within the Trusts 4 pillars of care.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Randolf Roldan
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: randolf.roldan@cht.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01422 223703
In my absence please ask for Eleanor Wagner -Matron for Stroke -via switchboard or Ward Manager Rebecca Sykes-Elwers on 01422 223703
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