Community Stroke Team Nurse

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Nurse to join our Community Stroke Therapy Team. In this rewarding role, you will utilise your specialist stroke knowledge and clinical expertise to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across the New Forest.

• Undertake comprehensive holistic assessments.
• Support the delivery of rehabilitation programmes and complete 6‑week and 6‑month post‑stroke reviews.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide an efficient, responsive and evidence‑based service that supports stroke survivors through their recovery journey.
• Provide specialist stroke knowledge and skills to the Community Stroke Team.
• Assess and treat own caseload, which may include complex presentations.
• Work with patients to support them to achieve their personalised goals, optimum level of independence and quality of life, both individually and in groups.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date patient records as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with legal requirements, Trust standards and Professional Standards.
• Provide supervision and education of junior colleagues, assistants and students.
• Support Band7s in daily management of the team and provision of therapy service, deputising in their absence.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of an efficient and effective stroke rehabilitation service.
• Share the responsibility of covering a 7‑day rota for CST, and changing duties at the last minute to support staff leave and sickness.

• Minimum of 2 years stroke/neuro experience (less experience may be considered).