Job summary
An excellent new opportunityhas arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced Specialist Stroke Nurse or AlliedHealth Professional to join our community stroke team to work 37.5hrs over 5days (Mon-Fri) – but willing to discuss flexibility of this. This will be for afixed 6-month period, but with the possibility of permanent recruitment.
The ability touse your initiative, work proactively, demonstrate excellent communication andinfluencing skills, manage and prioritise your own workload and respondflexibly to changing demands are essential requirements of the post.
You will be partof the Countywide Community Interdisciplinary Stroke Service which is currentlydivided into two teams: North and South. The whole team has a strong work ethicbut are extremely flexible and supportive in the balance of work and home life.
You willpredominantly work round the county of Worcestershire using both bases butthere will also be a requirement to work from home for which you will beprovided with the necessary equipment to do so.
Therole will provide you with variety and no two days are the same. You will haveautonomy to balance and achieve the demands of the role so will need todemonstrate abilities in being responsive and flexible.
If you would liketo discuss informally if this is the right role for you, please get in touchwith the recruiting manger which can be found on the top right-hand side of theadvert.
Main duties of the job
Day to day, you will be undertaking comprehensiveassessments of stroke patients who are living in nursing/residential care homesor whom have a package of care at home. These are some of our most complex andvulnerable stroke patients that we feel passionate about in receiving the rightspecialist support.
You will undertake autonomous individualised assessments toensure that their care needs are being met and assessing whether quality oflife could be improved in supporting with things like seating, positioning,pain management, spasticity management and psychological care. It is also expectedthat you will offer support and education to carers/families.
You will receive support from the wider team and beliaising with other health care professionals and third-party organisations inmaking onward referrals.
You will be given the appropriate training and support todo this.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Date posted
14 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9798-3692
Job locations
Community Hub, Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
B61 0BB
Queen Elizabeth House
Queen Elizabeth Drive
Pershore
WR10 1PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
