Community Stroke Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a new Band 6 Community Stroke Nurse role within the Croydon Community stroke rehab team. The post holder will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to help people who have had a Stroke maximize their independence in the community. You will provide nursing input, particularly regarding blood pressure management, medication compliance, continence, and skin integrity, supported by a Band 7 nurse. The team operates Monday to Friday, and a full UK driving license with a vehicle is essential.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- Awareness of clinical guidelines in relation to Stroke
- Evidence of sound understanding of role of nursing management of stroke
- Recent experience as Band 5 Nurse working in Stroke in NHS
- Experience working as part of an MDT
Desirable criteria
- Band 6 nursing experience in stroke
- Qualified nursing experience working in the community
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust
- Demonstrates a commitment and motivation to work with people who have had a Stroke
- Flexible and ability to adapt to changing priorities within working situation
- Full UK driving license with vehicle for work
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
- Awareness of clinical guidelines in relation to Stroke
- Evidence of sound understanding of role of nursing management of stroke
- Recent experience as Band 5 Nurse working in Stroke in NHS
- Experience working as part of an MDT
- Band 6 nursing experience in stroke
- Qualified nursing experience working in the community
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust
- Demonstrates a commitment and motivation to work with people who have had a Stroke
- Flexible and ability to adapt to changing priorities within working situation
- Full UK driving license with vehicle for work
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £45,953 – £54,254 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Community Stroke Nurse
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
Due to investment, we have a new role for a band 6 nurse within the Croydon Community stroke rehab team. The post holder will work collaboratively with the other professionals within the well established MDT, enabling people who have had a Stroke to maximise their independence in the Community. You will be supported by a highly experienced Band 7 nurse and provide nursing input to patients, especially with regards to blood pressure management, medication compliance, continence and skin integrity.
The team work Monday to Friday.
A full valid UK drivers license and vehicle for work are essential for this post.
Interviews: 13th October 2026
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate clinical expertise by delivering hands on care, using highly developed physical, analytical and problem-solving skills, in line with research and evidence based practice.
The post holder will liaise with the nursing staff on the Acute Stroke Unit at Croydon University Hospital and the local hyper acute stroke units to ensure appropriate and timely transfer of care into the Community.
The post holder will be expected to work unsupervised in a variety of settings including the patient's own home, Croydon University Hospital and other community settings as required.
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