Stroke Specialist Nurse, Band 6 (Fixed term- 10 Months)

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To facilitate the rapid transfer of all stroke and TIA patients requiring admission to the hyper-acute stroke unit (HASU) and foster supportive and positive working relationships with other departments. Use judgement skills and knowledge and nursing, medical and therapeutic interventions to devise a specialist, individualised treatment and management plan encompassing secondary prevention and reflecting evidence-based practice. To support the rapid assessment, scanning and delivery of thrombolysis assessment to appropriate patients according to agreed protocols and national guidance within a 24/7 service. Provide dysphagia screening within agreed protocols.
Ensure the safe delivery of thrombolysis and post thrombolysis care, including prompt response to complications, including protocols for referral to tertiary centre as necessary. To support and educate HASU staff to care for the thrombolysed patient and manage complications 24-48 hours post thrombolysis. To expedite and provide advice regarding the deteriorating stroke patient and onward referral to tertiary centre and treatment options, as appropriate. Actively participate in the Consultants ward rounds.
Provide further review of patients as required on HASU or outlying wards. Co-ordinate further investigations and assessment as required. To co-ordinate stroke review and liaison for patients on stroke or other wards to optimise early stroke care. Additional Contact Details Angela Roberts - Senior Stroke Specialist Nurse angela.roberts29@nhs.net 0300 422 433

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