Job summary
Due to partial retirement, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse to join the Deep Brain Stimulation service.
The role of DBS Nurse Specialist is to deliver a high quality, specialist service to adult patients from the age of 18 throughout their journey, acting as a source of advice and information for patients, carers, and health professionals and work in collaboration with other members of the neurosurgical / movement disorders team.
The overriding purpose of the post is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
If you are interested in this role we strongly recommend that you make contact with us before applying.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The post holder will be an advocate for patients, carers and their families, promoting patient focused care and act as a resource for the multi-agency team.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in a health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within neurology / neurosurgical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Nurse Specialist role
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
Ananlytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Be able to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
- Well organised
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specifically to DBS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in a health related subject
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within neurology / neurosurgical setting
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Nurse Specialist role
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
Ananlytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Be able to prioritise workload in order to meet deadlines
- Well organised
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specifically to DBS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).