Stroke Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the stroke department. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to deliver Hyper Acute stroke specialist care.

You will be joining a team of Clinical nurse specialists who are now covering the service 24/7. We have recently increased our medical cover to assist the Stroke Nurses with FAST positive patients 24/7.

This is a very exciting time for Stroke as we have centralised the Stroke services are working towards expanding the Thrombectomy service.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job
As Stroke Specialist Nurse the post holder will practice under the direction of the Stroke Services Team Leader, working interdependently within their scope of clinical practice and in conjunction with other relevant clinical leads. The post holder will assist with clinical development in maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence based practice and quality assurance within the Stroke Service.

To provide clinical coordination in the service delivered to patients diagnosed with Stoke or TIA within University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust and in conjunction with our partnership Trusts.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details
Date posted: 29 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-NM-B6-8175208
Job locations: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Demonstrate developed and advanced specialist Stroke knowledge and skills through innovative practice, leading to the development of increasing levels of autonomy.
• Deliver formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of stroke education strategy as agreed with Medical Stroke Lead to ensure practice development and improved care for patients.
• Act as a mentor/Clinical supervisor as appropriate.
• To review patients on admission; ensure patients have timely access to appropriate investigations, referrals and assessments and that relevant personnel are informed. Facilitate the direct admission of patients to Hyper-acute Stroke Unit as per stroke agenda; timely transfer to rehabilitation and subsequent pathway as per local guidelines.
• Manage a cohort of patients and prioritise workload to meet patient and service needs working flexibly as agreed with Stroke Services Team Leader to also include involvement in follow up clinics in consultation with Stroke Consultants.
• To participate in FAST stroke bleep cover and also support ward staff in taking the lead on the Stroke ward both hyper-acute and rehabilitation patients.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Active Registration with the NMC
• Degree/diploma in health related subject.
• Evidence of appropriate post graduate education/CPD advance clinical practice.
• ENB 998/SLICE/Teaching qualification.

Desirable

• Further studies in stroke care.
• Health Assessment module.

Experience
Essential

• A substantial amount of post registration experience.
• Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Evidence of close working with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of leadership in a ward environment.

Desirable

• Sustained experience at Sister/Charge Nurse level or equivalent.

Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and and understanding of the contribution of other professionals.
• Knowledge of a range of neurological conditions and treatments.
• Advanced Clinical Reasoning skills.
• Understanding of clinical governance issues.
• Awareness of national guidelines and standards of care on the management of stroke patients.
• Knowledge and understanding of measuring outcome related to stroke care.

Desirable

• Experience of implementing evidence based practice.
• To have had experience in clinical audit, research or policy/guideline development.
• Experience of contributing to care pathways.
• Knowledge of current NHS developments both locally and nationally

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to conduct professional affairs in a confident and assertive manner.
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Committed to continual professional development of self and others.
• Ability to recognise own professional limitations and seek advice from peers, members of the neurology multidisciplinary team such as Consultants.
• Ability to build close working relationships with all members of the MDT
• Enthusiastic, innovative and personable.
• Enthusiasm for and commitment to stroke care.
• Patient focused. Team orientated.
• Professional appearance and attitude.
• Good time management and organisational skills - able to prioritise and respond to sudden variations in workload.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Evidence of ability to influence and facilitate MDT working.
• Computer skills including use of Microsoft Access and Excel databases.
• Presentation skills.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
• Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Modern Matron Natalie Gibbs, natalie.gibbs3@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476965327

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