Highway to Health - Flipbook - Page 17
BEST BIT OF JOB
I feel privileged to be in a position to make a
difference to stroke survivors and their families, both
on a daily basis and also through improving our future
services. I am lucky to work alongside truly passionate
and committed specialist multidisciplinary teams, who
continue to teach me new things every day.
WHAT YOU MIGHT
NOT KNOW ABOUT
WORKING IN THE
HEALTH SECTOR
NHS staff are very special people, both in their levels
of passion for their jobs, and commitment to their
patients.
WHAT JOB CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE?
Stroke Care can be physically and emotionally
demanding; however this is part of what makes it such
a rewarding career.
SUBJECTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED
The foundation of my role is built upon a nursing
degree, and local stroke competencies. However a
career in nursing provides life-long learning, through
post-registration academic learning; nursing and stroke
specific courses; and on the job learning with the
multidisciplinary team.
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