About the job

Would you like to develop your nursing skills to work as a stroke nurse? We have an exciting opportunity for a nurse with an interest and the relevant experience to join our Community Neuro Rehab Service, based in Newhaven. You will be part of a large, friendly, welcoming, dynamic multidisciplinary team, delivering neuro rehabilitation to patients in a community setting. You will work in the team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologist and Rehab support workers.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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Delivery of an effective stroke nurse service to community based neurological patients – predominantly stroke. Treating all patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences.

To practice as a stroke nurse in the community, liaising with the multidisciplinary team and delegating work to rehab support workers or other team members as appropriate. To assist the multidisciplinary team in preparing intervention plans, implementing rehabilitation and evaluating outcomes.

Blood pressure (BP) management is a significant part of this role, supporting patients and their families, GPs and MDT colleagues. An additional part of this role is supporting patients and their families to understand what has happened to them in terms of their diagnosis. The stroke nurse role will be expected to offer guidance and education around improving any positive lifestyle changes to empower patients to reduce their risks of further strokes happening.

To work jointly with other professionals to ensure a needs based, patient-centred “what matters to me?” approach.