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Acute Stroke Nurse

On-site in Colchester·Full-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 a year

About £2,690 - £3,180 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Colchester
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 15 November

Skills

The role

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership and teaching skills and advance your knowledge and competence in stroke specific care? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to develop as a senior staff nurse/stroke specialist nurse on Stroke Unit at Colchester Hospital You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated nurse with a strong commitment to nursing stroke patients. As a key member of the stroke and ward nursing team you will ensure high quality stroke/TIA care is delivered. You will be part of a multi professional team providing 24/7 hyper acute stroke care on a rota basis. Induction and full training will be provided for both. Working across the Trust you will help facilitate patient flow and achieve the standards set within the National Clinical guidelines for stroke. You should have proven experience at Band 5 in stroke care or acute medicine. You will need to have: The ability to work autonomously An ability to make safe and speedy clinical judgments in an emergency situation The desire to develop your stroke clinical skills and knowledge Evidence of teaching, mentoring and supporting other staff Excellent communication and team work skills Good organisational skills

Main duties of the job

Facilitate & co-ordinate the Acute Stroke Pathway Work in close conjunction with the Stroke Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Stroke Unit Manager. To deputise for the Senior nursing team and Stroke Advanced Nurse Practitioner as necessary and appropriate. Co-ordinate and manage the patient journey from admission through to return to the community based on individualised assessment of need. Communicate effectively with the MDT. Work with staff on a one to one/group basis to develop and enhance clinical skills and practice, assess competencies and appraisals. Take responsibility for setting, implementing and auditing evidence-based standards of care and treatment.

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential
  • Registered Nurse
  • ENB 998 or equivalent
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
  • Experience in acute Stroke
  • Involved in change management
Experience
Essential
  • Proven experience in medical nursing and delivering evidence-based practice
  • Team / people management
Desirable
  • Degree level qualifications. Willing to work towards a degree
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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

CHX-RI(-000193

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom


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