Job summary
We are a small team of Neurology Specialist Nurses each responsible for our own specialties including Parkinson's and Atypical Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, .Migraine and Headache disorders. As individuals we provide expert advice and support to patients and colleagues.
The team is based in the Neurology Outpatient's department operating a Monday - Friday service for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would work alongside the Lead Specialist Nurse for Migraine and Headache disorders.
They will lead up to effectively running their own clinics, providing education, emotional and psychological support to patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with patients providing continuity of care. Liaising with Consultants locally and in the UK. They will be expected to help develop the service in this ever-growing field.
An opportunity to learn new skills with injection techniques. The successful candidate will be given training to administer Botulinum Toxin A (Botox ) for migraine , in adherence with NICE guidelines using the PREEMT paradigm for migraine.
The successful candidate will be expected to network and attend relevant conferences /study days relevant to the specialty of Migraine and Headache Disorders. There will be opportunities to present and teach in this complex field.
Clinics are held face to face and via telephone.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments.
- To collaborate closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary team, and Heads of Department within the Directorate.
- To ensure that patients are seen within recommended time scales and targets where these are in place.
- To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and outside the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients
- To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments.
- To collaborate closely with the Consultants, medical and nursing staff, multi-disciplinary team, and Heads of Department within the Directorate.
- To ensure that patients are seen within recommended time scales and targets where these are in place.
- To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and outside the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients
- To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within divisional guidelines
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
- Ability to provide high quality patient centred care
- Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience including some in a position relevant to the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work without supervision and on own initiative
- Ability to provide high quality patient centred care
- Able to perform clinical skills relevant to the speciality
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
