Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions leave hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our
mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Community Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between
people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with Chest, Heart and Stroke conditions
and Long Covid to live life to the full again.
Our Community Healthcare Support Services provide access to a range of supported self-management and community
recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to
life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.
The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for
people who have experienced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life
after stroke by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is
enabling people to develop confidence in self management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge
needed to manage their condition, maxinmise independence and improve their long term wellbeing.
The Stroke Nurse will also help deliver the evidence-based, six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Programme,
supporting people to build confidence and skills in managing their long-term health.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates
must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration
experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is
essential.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday
allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support, payment of NMC annual registration fees and life
assurance.