Job summary

Neuroscience is a busy specialty that covers Stroke and Neurology patients, we have 2 inpatient wards - Heydon - Hyper Acute stroke Unit and Neurology. Ingham - Acute stroke unit and Neurology. We also have an emergency clinic where we see TIA patients. We have a close working relationship with the NNUH's emergency department where we assess & treat Stroke patients.We are expanding the service in line with NICE guidance and there are exciting times ahead with the development of Thrombectomy and the service development of this at the NNUH.The Neuroscience team is a large team but well-functioning , friendly and supportive.We encourage development and support this.

Main duties of the job

With the development of Neuroscience, this post will enable the individual to be involved with the care of both stroke and Neurology Patients working alongside all the Multidisciplinary team through the whole stroke journey. This post will provide a key element in the stroke team's ability to provide and deliver a comprehensive specialist service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Important aspects of their role will include initial screening of patients with acute stroke and involvement in the decision to administer thrombolysis, acute/hyper acute care immediately after stroke, and in conjunction with medical and therapy staff, ensuring post-acute care and early rehabilitation is optimised for each patient including the timely transfer of care where appropriate.You will also be required to coordinate the patient flow of both stroke and Neurology patient throughout their care pathway- take charge of HASU/ASU- lead the MDT and support junior staff.Management roles you will be expected to undertake will include- staffing/eroster, In phase reports and investigations, PDR's amongst other roles.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics