Stroke Nurse Practitioner in Nottingham

Main area Medicine Division Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (12 months) Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (LD, Nights and twilight – must be flexible) Job ref -VC
Employer Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Queen\’s Medical Centre Town Nottingham Salary £38,682 – £46,580 per annum pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/ :59 Interview date 20/01/2026
Band 6
Job overview
A Band 6 stroke nurse practitioner position has arisen at Queens Medical Centre. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with excellent leadership skills to support the team.
Whether you are an experienced Band 5 Staff Nurse or have a wealth of experience and are looking for a new challenge, a position on C4- HASU as part of the FAST team and the senior nurse team, will expand your knowledge base and clinical skills immensely. As a team we focus significantly on patient and public involvement and the feedback they give us in order to improve their experience as a whole at this vulnerable time.
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realize your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
Main duties of the job
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Hyperacute Stroke Services have an exciting opportunity to join their experienced team of Stroke Nurse Practitioners. The role is primarily based within the Emergency Department and on the hyperacute stroke unit (Level 1 facility), providing emergency care to anyone admitted to hospital with a stroke. The role requires you to work closely with the ED, mechanical thrombectomy and stroke research teams to provide excellent care and improved quality outcomes for all stroke patients.
Do you have an interest in delivering care based on the latest research from within this large acute teaching trust?
If so, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.
If successful, you will be part of a passionate team that works together with the MDT to achieve the greatest outcomes for our patients.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for the triage and initial assessment, examination, initiation of treatments and investigations for suspected stroke patients adhering to protocols.
Implement, co-ordinate, review and evaluate care in collaboration with medical colleagues
Be responsible for the co-ordination of assessment and appropriate clinical