Stroke Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary

Band 6 Stroke Nurse Practitioner position at Queens Medical Centre, a 250‑bed teaching hospital in Nottingham. The role is part of the Hyperacute Stroke Service and the senior nurse team, based mainly in the Emergency Department and the Level 1 hyperacute stroke unit.

Key focus is on patients admitted with a stroke. The practitioner works closely with the ED, mechanical thrombectomy and stroke research teams to provide high‑quality emergency care and to meet national stroke targets.

• Date posted: 09 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band: 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Fixed term (12 months)
• Working pattern:
  Full-time / Part-time (see notice)
• Reference number:
  
  -VC
• Location:
  
  Queen’s Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

• Work as an autonomous practitioner responsible for triage and initial assessment, examination, initiation of treatments and investigations for suspected stroke patients in line with protocols.
• Coordinate, review and evaluate care in collaboration with medical colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
• Handle the assessment and appropriate clinical transfer of patients with suspected stroke.
• Manage the shift on the hyperacute stroke unit and act as senior manager during the absence of ward managers and other seniors.
• Assist with data collection for the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) and work with senior stroke clinicians to improve SSNAP data and national stroke targets.
• Administer and manage patients receiving thrombolysis and carry out mechanical thrombolysis as required.
• Co‑ordinate emergency out‑of‑hours stroke patient management, ensuring timely management and data input.
• Perform expanded practical clinical roles specific to the Stroke service (cannulation, venepuncture, swallowing assessments, ECG recording, CT scan and pathology requests).
• Ensure timely and appropriate transfer and/or discharge of patients, providing a seamless patient pathway.
• Liaise with patients and relatives to enable informed care choices and provide accurate and timely information.

• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards.

• Physically capable of performing a full range of nursing duties.
• Post‑registration experience in acute stroke or neurology setting.
• Evidence of multidisciplinary team working.
• Proficient in ECG recording & interpretation, cannulation, venepuncture, swallowing assessments.
• Competent in history taking and physical assessment.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Knowledge of national stroke guidance for acute stroke management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, computer literacy, motivation and negotiation skills, strong interpersonal skills.
• RN (adult) or RGN registration with NMC; relevant post‑registration qualifications; first‑level degree or in‑progress; recognized teaching qualification; evidence of stroke/neurology experience.
• Ability to perform a full range of physical duties, walk distances; able to work 24/7 across all shifts, cover sickness and non‑attendance on short notice, flexible attitude.

• Previous experience as an autonomous practitioner.
• Up‑to‑date awareness of developments & treatments for stroke patients.
• History taking and physical examination course; staff development experience; relevant management or leadership course; experience of change management.
• Project management skills.

• Research and audit awareness, willingness to undertake research and audit.
• Awareness of research and evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to interpret and present complex data.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Refer to the NHS Careers website for details.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen’s Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham, NG7 2UH.