Stroke Specialist Nurse *Internal*
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle, CA2 7HYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY Stroke Specialist Nurse, Band 6, Cumberland Infirmary, Carli...
The role of the stroke specialist nurse will be to provide specialist stroke care to acute stroke patients and for stroke patients requiring rehabilitation, working interdisciplinary with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for the patient's. The role also involves leadership to ensure the stroke service runs efficiently as well as providing the development of high quality stroke care services.
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Qualifications
Essential: - 1st level registered nurse; - ENB 998/941; - 1st level degree in nursing/equivalent
Experience
Essential: - Clinical audit skills; - Substantial experience as a senior nurse
Knowledge
Essential: - Knowledge of research; - Awareness of national policy and guidance on stroke/older people
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Extended scope of practice, i. e. phlebotomy, cannulation, intravenous injection
- Computer literate
- Leadership skills such as negotiating, influencing and persuasive skills
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team and act as an autonomous practitioner
- Work independently
- Excellent communicator, including written, verbal and presentation skills
- Time management
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including motivation
Other Requirements
Essential: - Flexible working.; - Willing to undertake teaching and educate other professionals and students.; - Commitment to continuing professional development.
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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