Stroke Nurse Specialist

Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse with the passion to develop and deliver high-quality stroke care for the Wirral population. The ideal candidate should be able to work autonomously and has freedom to act in prioritising and co‑coordinating patients assessments, referrals and reviews. Stroke Department at WUTH provides the following stroke services: * Hyper‑acute and acute stroke services with agreed pathway and protocols * 24/7 stroke thrombolysis & for further assessment for thrombectomy in Walton * Dedicated Nurse Triage TIA clinics * Daily outpatient clinics * Stroke rehabilitation unit at Clatterbridge Hospital and Early Supported Discharge * Stroke research service Main duties of the job * To provide, to a high standard of care with skilled management and care delivery of neurovascular conditions from admission to discharge in Wirral teaching hospital. * To work with stroke colleagues to support the development of in stroke service. * To work with group of stroke nursing team to assess & provide and support with thrombolysis and thrombectomy service. * Have a lead role in the coordination of all stroke &TIA. * To provide extend scope of practice and act as an expert resource, providing clinical expertise and leadership. * To participate and conduct stroke audit to support service improvement. * Work as lead role in the education and development of hyper acute care & rehabilitation. * To demonstrate a high level of complex decision making in relation to assessment, planning and intervention and evaluation in patient care. * Act as clinical leader, role model and is instrumental in setting standards for stroke care. * Line management duties for a team of clinical stroke coordinators. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirrals only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Details Date posted: 18 February 2026 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 7 Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 408‑25‑870‑A Job locations: Arrowe Park hospital, Wirral, CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Stroke Nurse Specialist position available at WUTH. If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months. Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential * Excellent time management skills * Have an understanding of team dynamics and an ability to influence the building of effective working relationships between MDT Qualifications, specific experience and training Essential * Current NMC Registration and evidence of post‑registration training * Masters degree * Hold a relevant qualification in stroke care/management * Significant post qualification experience in stroke clinical area * Clinical Skills qualification * Independent prescriber * Evidence of professional updating * Line management * Evidence of service development and the ability to implement change * Ability to provide assessment, planning and implement management of stroke * Experience of teaching in a variety of formal and informal settings Desirable * Training in nationally recognised advanced communication skills Knowledge and skills Essential * Ability to work autonomously, plan, organise, prioritise and manage patients. * Ability to communicate difficult information to patients and where there may be barriers to understanding * Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of advanced communication skills * Ability to develop effective professional relationship with colleagues across health and social care setting * Able to analyse data and provide written reports * Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets * Knowledge of Cerner computer system * Knowledge of the professional and NHS agenda * Advanced clinical assessment skills to aid diagnosis * Good problem solving ability * Ability to be assertive 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address: Arrowe Park hospital, Wirral, CH49 5PE Employers website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk J-18808-Ljbffr