Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation Nurse | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a dynamic, innovative nurse interested in developing your skills inCommunityStrokeCare? Would you likesupport from an establishedStroke Nurse Teamas well asan integrated multi-professional team to progress your skills and achieve excellence for your patients?

Thisis an exciting opportunity for apermanentBand6Stroke Nurse(18hours a week with regular shifts),within the East Berkshire Earlier Supported Discharge team for Stroke Rehabilitation.The posthas an office base atSt Mark's Hospital,Maidenhead, clinical carewill beprovided in patients'own homeswithinEast Berkshire but some cover to the West of Berkshire will also berequired. Thesuccessful candidate must be a car driver.

In this diverse role the successful candidate will deliverhigh qualitynursing carefor patientswho have been discharged from hospitalfollowing a stroke, related to their individual goalsand needs. The post holder willreceivesupportfor their caseloadfromotherexperienced Band 6 Nurses as well asfromthe Band7 StrokeNurseTeam Lead.The post holder will be able to work in a cohesive mannerwithand seek support fromother members of thespecialist team,Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, PsychologistsandTherapyAssistants. The team isforward thinking andthere is a culture of continual improvementto achieve exceptional outcomes for patients.

• You will work closely with other Nurses to complete holistic nursing assessmentsas well asplan, deliver and evaluateevidence-basedinterventionsto achieve the best outcome for patients.


• Develop knowledge and clinical competence within stroke and rehabilitation and utilise this to deliver excellent clinical care with the support of Senior Nurses and theMulti-disciplinary Team.


• Use excellent communication skills to engage and motivate Stroke Survivors toengage in rehabilitation andadhere to secondary Stroke prevention advice, as well asliaise with relevant professionals withinthe team and in wider services such as GP practices,StrokeConsultantsand the Stroke Association


• To complete relevantadministrativeduties such asaccurateand concisedocumentationof notes, reports and data recording as required by the role.


• Youwillplay a rolein co-ordinating referralsestablishingsuitability for the service and attending hospital multidisciplinary meetings asrequired.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

1. Community experience,working in patients' homes

1. Evidence of professional development relevant to stroke

1. Experience of workingautonomously as well asadesire to work within aMultidisciplinary Team

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

1. Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role, Disability Confident
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Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority


• Committed to providing good quality, safe services


• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions


We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.


• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell


• Generous NHS pension scheme


• Excellent learning and career development opportunities


• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme


• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services


• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants


• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality


• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.


• Free parking across Trust sites


The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

1. Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration