Job summary
Neuroscience is a busy specialty that covers Stroke and Neurology patients, we have 2 inpatient wards - Heydon - Hyper Acute stroke Unit and Neurology. Ingham - Acute stroke unit and Neurology. We also have an emergency clinic where we see TIA patients. We have a close working relationship with the NNUH's emergency department where we assess & treat Stroke patients.We are expanding the service in line with NICE guidance and there are exciting times ahead with the development of Thrombectomy and the service development of this at the NNUH.The Neuroscience team is a large team but well-functioning , friendly and supportive.We encourage development and support this.

Main duties of the job
With the development of Neuroscience, this post will enable the individual to be involved with the care of both stroke and Neurology Patients working alongside all the Multidisciplinary team through the whole stroke journey. This post will provide a key element in the stroke team's ability to provide and deliver a comprehensive specialist service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Important aspects of their role will include initial screening of patients with acute stroke and involvement in the decision to administer thrombolysis, acute/hyper acute care immediately after stroke, and in conjunction with medical and therapy staff, ensuring post-acute care and early rehabilitation is optimised for each patient including the timely transfer of care where appropriate.You will also be required to coordinate the patient flow of both stroke and Neurology patient throughout their care pathway- take charge of HASU/ASU- lead the MDT and support junior staff.Management roles you will be expected to undertake will include- staffing/eroster, In phase reports and investigations, PDR's amongst other roles.

About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities
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Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register or Radiographer on Health & Care Professions Council register

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration, with evidence of good all round experience
• Significant knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
• Experience of managing / leading a team and co-ordinating workload.

Skills
Essential

• Significant Knowledge of Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, relevant imaging equipment and anatomy and pathology
• Demonstrates an understanding of current issues

Attitude, aptitude
Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).