An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Stroke Unit for a band 5 to become part of our team. The unit has up to 24 acute beds caring for patients with many different complex care needs. The successful candidate will be trained up to Scottish Stroke Standards. We have in house training courses available with a specific learning pathway for stroke development.

The Acute Stroke Unit delivers a high standard of care for up to 24 patients split across two wards male/female.The unit receives patients 24/7, delivering a high quality of care to all patients.  There are dedicated teams of Medical and Nursing staff, appropriately trained and with the necessary skills to enable this to be achieved

The post holder with have to undertake all appropriate stroke training such as-stroke core competencies, STAT and STAT +.This will then enable them to have the opportunity to go ED to assess new patients alongside a consultant to see if patients are suitable for thrombolysis. If suitable some patients may be offeredthrombectomy . This involves the patient being transferred with a stroke nurse to Ninewells Hospital for the procedure.

Must hold full UK NMC Registration.

For International nursing applicants, full UK NMC registration will require you to have successfully completed and passed your CBT and OSCE exam. Please note the OSCE exam can only be taken in the UK

If this sounds like the job for you and you would like more information, please contact  SCN Fiona Stirton  on 01224 552781 or 01224 553741.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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