Job summary
- Main area
- HASU - 200190
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: 22.5 hrs
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Some weekend working may be required)
- Job ref
- 262-A-25-6960277
- Employer
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- WCH
- Town
- Whitehaven
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Stroke Nurse Practitioner *Internal Applicants Only*
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Stroke Nurse Practitioner B7 - 22.5 hrs - WCHÌý
The post holder will support the Stroke Rehabilitation ward at West Cumberland Hospital and occasionally the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) on the Cumberland Infirmary site and be required to act as a specialist in stroke and will provide direct contact care,Ìý make informed decisions by assessment and treatment skills, and deliver specialist case management advice to multi-disciplinary teams.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Practice
- Deliver highly specialist case management advice to multi-disciplinary teams
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of own level of responsibility and autonomy and the limits of own competence and professional scope of practice
- in collaboration with Consultant staff, assessing and treating patients (ordering and interpretation of investigations and non-medical prescribing);
Developing Self and Others
- Act as a constant source of clinical and theoretical knowledge for all grades and disciplines of staff as well as patients and their significant others, providing support and clinical advice in Stroke, based on evidenced based research
- Disseminate best practice research findings whilst developing and contributing to local guidelines, interpreting and adapting national protocols and standards to enhance patient care and safety
Quality, Evaluation and Research
- Support Audit and evaluation of the service
- To participate in national Stroke research projects, where appropriate
Leading and Developing Practice
- Demonstrate a strong leadership and management skillset as per the leadership and management pillar
- Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management issues surrounding the role
- Contribute to Trust wide policy and lead service specific policy development by representing the needs of Adults affected by Stroke
Working for our organisation
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.Ìý The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
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Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Being a clinically led organisation
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý A positive patient experience every time
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý A great place to work
·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Managing our money well
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As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
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Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).Ìý Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.ÌýAny applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
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If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
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Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.Ìý Please see our for eligible vacancies.
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·ÌýÌýÌý Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
·ÌýÌýÌý If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
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Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current registration with a professional body e.g. NMC, HCPC or GPhC
- Evidence of post graduate study in stroke specialist area
- Evidence GCSE Maths and English grade A-C or equivalent
- Portfolio demonstrates continual professional development
- ILS provider
Desirable criteria
- Non-Medical prescriber or ability to undertake training
- Ability to undertake clinical skills course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post qualification experience in stroke speciality
- Leadership skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by significant post-registration experience and specialist knowledge of the clinical area applied for
- Evidence of management skills gained through theoretical knowledge and experience
- Experience of mentoring and developing staff
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to problem solve, analyse, compare and interpret complex information before making a decision
- Prioritise clinical workload and assess associated risks, taking appropriate action
- Demonstrate good organisational skills
- Has basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Dysphagia trained nurse
- ECG interpretation
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate effective team management
- Understand and overcome barriers to effective communication
Desirable criteria
- Negotiating skills
Organisation
Essential criteria
- Manages their clinical workload, prioritising as necessary and supporting the work of the team, adjusting according to changing clinical situations
- Liaise with consultants/senior team members in organising work
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Has physical skills to ensure accuracy and dexterity required for a number of clinical procedures i.e. ABG’s, IVIs, Catheters
- Standard keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
- NG tube and bridle insertion
Responsibilities
Essential criteria
- Follow national, Trust policies and procedures and ensure other members of staff do likewise.
- Support development of the stroke service, area of practice and self
- Contribute to policy and practice changes
Research and Development
Essential criteria
- Participate in audits and research within own clinical area
- Use the results of research to inform own clinical practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kayleigh Barnes
- Job title
- Deputy Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07811714169
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