Consultant Nurse/AHP - Stroke | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9HT |
| Company: | Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7686653/438-PB3870 |
Summary
Are you ready to make a real impact in stroke care? Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an exceptionalNurse/AHP Consultantto lead and innovate within our Stroke Services. This is your chance to shape clinical practice, influence strategy, and drive research that transforms patient outcomes.
Why This Role Matters
Stroke care is evolving – and we need leaders who can push boundaries. In this role, you’ll:
✅ Deliver advanced clinical expertise, including assessment, diagnosis, and non-medical prescribing.
✅ Lead service development and set the standard for excellence in stroke care.
✅ Educate and inspire multidisciplinary teams, from medical students to senior clinicians.
✅ Drive research and evidence-based practice to keep us at the forefront of innovation.
Clinical Leadership & Expertise
Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for stroke patients, including non-medical prescribing. Act as an expert in stroke medicine and advanced practice, providing specialist advice for acutely unwell patients.
Service Development & Management
Lead efficient stroke care pathways with multidisciplinary teams. Develop policies, guidelines, and patient pathways where none exist. Monitor and evaluate services through audits, research, and performance indicators.
Education & Training
Design and deliver specialist training for all staff groups and medical students. Support clinical placements with higher education institutions and promote a learning culture for professional development.
Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Initiate and contribute to stroke research projects. Implement evidence-based practice and drive innovation to enhance academic status and research capability within the Trust.
Collaboration & Communication
Build strong partnerships with senior clinicians, allied health professionals, networks, and external stakeholders. Communicate complex, sensitive information effectively to patients, carers, and staff.
Governance & Quality
Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and quality standards. Participate in incident and complaint investigations, ensuring timely resolution. Uphold Trust values and maintain high professional standards.
What’s In It For You?
• Ahigh-profile leadership rolewith autonomy and influence.
• Opportunities toshape policy and strategyat local and national level.
• Access toresearch, education, and professional development.
• Be part of asupportive, forward-thinking teamcommitted to excellence.
Our Promise
At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we live by our values:Caring and Compassionate,Recognising Individuality,Building Team Spirit, andTaking Personal Responsibility. If you share these values and want to lead change, we want you on our team.
Clinical Expertise
• Deliver advanced assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for stroke patients, including non-medical prescribing.
• Act as an expert practitioner in all aspects of stroke medicine and acute care.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance for managing acutely unwell stroke patients.
Leadership & Service Development
• Lead strategic planning for stroke services and contribute to the Trust’s Nursing Strategy and Quality Agenda.
• Develop and implement policies, guidelines, and patient pathways where no previous standards exist.
• Ensure smooth and efficient operation of stroke care pathways in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor service performance using audits, research, and key performance indicators.
Education & Training
• Design and deliver specialist education programmes for nurses, AHPs, and medical students.
• Work with higher education institutions to support clinical placements and learning opportunities.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Research & Evidence-Based Practice
• Initiate and lead research projects in stroke care.
• Implement evidence-based practice and encourage service innovation.
• Increase research capability and academic status of stroke services within the Trust.
Collaboration & Communication
• Build strong partnerships with senior medical staff, allied health professionals, stroke provider networks, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers, and staff.
• Represent the Trust at local and national events as a senior lead in stroke care.
Governance & Quality
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in investigations of incidents and complaints, ensuring timely resolution.
• Uphold Trust values and maintain high standards of probity and professionalism.
This advert closes on Thursday 12 Mar 2026