Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Neuromodulation team at UHS. we are looking to appoint a Motivated and enthusiastic band 7 Specialist nurse or therapist who is able to learn new skills and broaden their skill set in working with patients with Chronic pain, and movement disorders
The team currently comprises of neurosurgical consultants, neurologists, pain consultants, consultant clinical psychologist, clinical nurse specialists and admin support.
The post will involve the management and programming of patients with implanted Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) and Deep brain stimulators (DBS). The day to day role begins from the patients' initial assessment, includes patient education, support and guidance on managing their device as well as monitoring, programming and evaluation throughout their Implant pathway,( The post involves both outpatient and inpatient duties). In particular there will be a need for close MDT working and regular communication within the team and the industry representatives dealing with enquiries from patients and GPs/other clinicians. The successful candidate will be able to communicate competently, sometimes with distressed and complex patients in a clinic 1:1 setting or via Video or telephone, providing reassurance and seeking advice and guidance from the wider team as required.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, reliable, proactive and well organised. They will be knowledgeable in the assessment and management of chronic pain, be an excellent communicator and team player. Experience in neuro-modulation is not essential but the ability to learn and assess both complex chronic pain patients and patients with Movement disorders will be required.
Work within the MDT to provide innovative solutions to help manage our neuro modulation patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will be highly motivated, reliable, proactive and well organised. They will be knowledgeable in the assessment and management of chronic pain, be an excellent communicator and team player. Experience in neuro-modulation is not essential but the ability to learn and assess both complex chronic pain patients and patients with Movement disorders will be required.
Work within the MDT to provide innovative solutions to help manage our neuro modulation patients
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master's degree or equivalence within relevant speciality
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of practitioner led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Communication
- General IT skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft
- Office skills
- Negotiation skills
- People management
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
- Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master's degree or equivalence within relevant speciality
- Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice. Provide evidence of supporting a range of learners in practice
- Supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
- Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
- Evidence of policy development and implementation
- Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
- Evidenced based care philosophy
- Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
Desirable
- Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
- Leadership Qualification / training
- Development / use of integrated patient care pathways
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of practitioner led care / clinics in own practice
- Team leadership role
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Communication
- General IT skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft
- Office skills
- Negotiation skills
- People management
- Self-motivated
- Teamwork
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).
