1. Duties of the Post 1.1 To be a fully active and committed member of the Stroke multidisciplinary team. 1.2 To lead and coordinate timely and effective pathway planning for stroke patients from the point of admission, 1.3 To lead and support effective and timely communication between the Trust, Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and external agencies involved throughout the patient pathway, in order to ensure a high standard of stroke specialist care and to support the Stroke MDT. 1.4 To support the stroke nurses to actively involve stroke service users in feedback of their experiences on the stroke pathway, utilising this information to develop both new and existing ways of working.

1.5 To act as a resource person to provide accurate information, advice and support to the hospital staff, patients, carers and outside agencies about issues relating to the patient pathway 1.6 Ensure patient records are completed accurately and contemporaneously; using Trust IT systems when required. 1.7 Have an awareness of Health and Safety within the work environment. 1.8 To be aware of the Data Protection Act and maintain patient confidentiality as well as maintaining the patients privacy and dignity.