St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

CNS Intrathecal Baclofen

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Job summary

  • To provide specialist high quality care for patients with spasticity.
  • The post holder will provide strategic clinical insight into all aspects of the patient pathway and be expected to perform duties with a high degree of clinical skill and knowledge.
  • The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary MDT team and ward staff managing patients with spasticity and ITB pumps.
  • To provide a seamless co-ordinated and timely approach to spasticity.

Main duties of the job

  • To work in an MDT to deliver specialist care to patients who have severe spasticity.
  • To promote independence and engagement in their spasticity management including patients with ITB pumps and following national standards.
  • To provide a specialist nursing advise and support to patients, their families and other health care professionals.
  • To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service within the specialty of spasticity and intrathecal Baclofen.
  • Provide effective hands-on nursing care, support, supervision and education to clients, carers, and relatives with complex neurological needs.

About us

The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this postcontributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:We are a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system.

One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being - Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these.

St George's Healthcare NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.

The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.

The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Details

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6476230-GO-SC

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW170QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise underpinned by theoretical specialist knowledge following best practice and evidence based advise to patients carer and healthcare professionals.

To be actively involved in patient care and working autonomously ensuring patients have an accurate plan reflecting assessment and review.

Be able to demonstrate advanced clinical skills and expertise to improve Quality of Life.

To be able to provide effective decisions to address complex issues with the patient at the centre of the decision.

Provide specialist advice to Neurologically impaired patients with spasticity and their families to improve clinical outcomes influencing care and treatment.

Act as a lead on clinical care providing rationales, set standards of care and monitor progress.

Provide reports and recommendations for further treatment/care as part of the discharge planning process for patients admitted with spasticity. To liaise with the Discharge Co-ordinator and ward staff to ensure arrangements are in place for a safe appropriate discharge.

To lead on key nursing quality initiatives within the neuro pathway including bladder and bowel continence retraining/management, prevention of pressure sores, self-medication management, falls and urinary infections and prevention with a particular focus on the specialist needs of patients with spasticity.

For full details, please see job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise underpinned by theoretical specialist knowledge following best practice and evidence based advise to patients carer and healthcare professionals.

To be actively involved in patient care and working autonomously ensuring patients have an accurate plan reflecting assessment and review.

Be able to demonstrate advanced clinical skills and expertise to improve Quality of Life.

To be able to provide effective decisions to address complex issues with the patient at the centre of the decision.

Provide specialist advice to Neurologically impaired patients with spasticity and their families to improve clinical outcomes influencing care and treatment.

Act as a lead on clinical care providing rationales, set standards of care and monitor progress.

Provide reports and recommendations for further treatment/care as part of the discharge planning process for patients admitted with spasticity. To liaise with the Discharge Co-ordinator and ward staff to ensure arrangements are in place for a safe appropriate discharge.

To lead on key nursing quality initiatives within the neuro pathway including bladder and bowel continence retraining/management, prevention of pressure sores, self-medication management, falls and urinary infections and prevention with a particular focus on the specialist needs of patients with spasticity.

For full details, please see job description

Person Specification

Application Form

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years NHS experience in band 6 or equivalent to role
  • Experienced of working in Neuro rehabilitation
  • Experienced of handling confidential information relating to the care of individual

Desirable

  • Experienced in managing own caseload

Application from and interview

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill and the ability to listen and support when challenges arises
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise the workload of others and to work quickly and efficiently to deadlines

Desirable

  • Skilled in use of outcome and evaluation measures
Person Specification

Application Form

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years NHS experience in band 6 or equivalent to role
  • Experienced of working in Neuro rehabilitation
  • Experienced of handling confidential information relating to the care of individual

Desirable

  • Experienced in managing own caseload

Application from and interview

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill and the ability to listen and support when challenges arises
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise the workload of others and to work quickly and efficiently to deadlines

Desirable

  • Skilled in use of outcome and evaluation measures

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.

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW170QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW170QT


Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Neurologist

Catherine Dalton

catherine.dalton@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02084876340

Details

Date posted

09 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-6476230-GO-SC

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW170QT


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