Job summary
Do you have what it takes to provide excellent quality care and treatment to an ever-increasing patient group? Then this may be the role for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen with in the neurological rehabilitation outpatient department for an enthusiastic, dynamic and compassionate clinician.
This is a development post progressing from Band 5 to Band 6 on completion of training and achieving competencies in the management of Dystonia. (Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder which affects 100,000 people in the UK).
You will be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing the highest standard of care, supporting the outpatient clinics whilst developing skills to become a dystonia practitioner.
With support, you will develop the competencies to be an autonomous practitioner in the assessment, treatment and administration of Botulinum Toxin injections for patients who have been diagnosed with Dystonia, working under a Patient Group Directive (PGD).
You will be responsible for management of your own case load of patients both in the Outpatient clinics and the community.
You will also provide support to the wider MDT within the outpatient clinic.
You will be well supported in your role by an experienced team of practitioners and mentors and will have the opportunity to develop clinical and research skills.
Please see service and role descriptor for additional information.
Main duties of the job
To be an autonomous practitioner in the assessment and treatment of patients with a diagnosis of Dystonia, including administering Botulinum Toxin Injections, working under a Patient Group Directive
To be a proactive member of the Neuro-Rehabilitation Outpatient team, working in conjunction with the MDT to achieve a high standard of care for patients attending all Clinics with a range of Neurological conditions.
To provide support to the wider MDT within the Outpatient setting.
In conjunction with the Operational Team Lead and Clinical Nurse Managers have clinical responsibility for promoting, implementing, evaluating and maintaining the highest standard of care within the clinical area.
To undertake service evaluation including audit promoting integrated governance agenda.
To provide Clinical Supervision to more junior members of staff and students.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into practice and client centred collaborative care
Demonstrate flexibility in the role, working across clinical pathways to support the needs of the service, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care at all times.
Our philosophy is to work in partnership with service users, families, carers and other stakeholders to optimise quality of life and enable individuals to re learn skills to achieve maximum independence, enabling them to live in the community.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The Neurological Services encompass outreach services and those based at WGP. There are 4 dedicated inpatient wards (neuro-rehabilitation, neurobehavioural and neuro-psychiatry) providing 65 beds in total. There are also outpatient and community services including the following : Neurological Rehabilitation Outpatient's; Regional Disability Team; Community Multiple Sclerosis Team; Neuropsychiatry Outpatient's; Regional Communication Aids Service; Environmental Control Service; North East Drive Mobility; Northumberland Head Injury Service; and Community Acquired Brain Injury Services based in Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within WGP we have an extensive Outpatient department providing community rehabilitation clinics for the management of spasticity, dystonia, multiple sclerosis, continence, sex and relationships for people with a long term neurological condition. In addition there are medical rehabilitation, orthotic, hand splinting and cognitive assessment clinics and a counselling service for people with a neurological condition.
The role requires you:
To provide assessment and appropriate treatment (including administering Botulinum Toxin Injections) for the management of Dystonia, working under a patient group directive.
To provide patient care both within the Outpatient department and at Outreach sites as well as home visits where clinically indicated.
To provide support in the day to day operational management of the Neuro-rehab outpatient department.
To have knowledge and experience of working with people living with a neurological condition , their families and carers. Understanding differing clinical presentations of aquired brain injury/neurological conditions and how they impact on function.
To provide support to all the Outpatient clinics including physical health monitoring eg venepuncture as required.
To be actively involved in service development including audit, service evaluation, research and development.
To provide clinical supervision to more junior members of the team and/or students.
To represent the Neuro-Rehab OP team within Neurological and Specialist Services within the CBU.
To provide education where appropriate to the MDT and external agencies.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 24th October2024
Closing date: 11th November 2024
We welcome applications from Nursing (RGN, RMN and RNLD)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within WGP we have an extensive Outpatient department providing community rehabilitation clinics for the management of spasticity, dystonia, multiple sclerosis, continence, sex and relationships for people with a long term neurological condition. In addition there are medical rehabilitation, orthotic, hand splinting and cognitive assessment clinics and a counselling service for people with a neurological condition.
The role requires you:
To provide assessment and appropriate treatment (including administering Botulinum Toxin Injections) for the management of Dystonia, working under a patient group directive.
To provide patient care both within the Outpatient department and at Outreach sites as well as home visits where clinically indicated.
To provide support in the day to day operational management of the Neuro-rehab outpatient department.
To have knowledge and experience of working with people living with a neurological condition , their families and carers. Understanding differing clinical presentations of aquired brain injury/neurological conditions and how they impact on function.
To provide support to all the Outpatient clinics including physical health monitoring eg venepuncture as required.
To be actively involved in service development including audit, service evaluation, research and development.
To provide clinical supervision to more junior members of the team and/or students.
To represent the Neuro-Rehab OP team within Neurological and Specialist Services within the CBU.
To provide education where appropriate to the MDT and external agencies.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 24th October2024
Closing date: 11th November 2024
We welcome applications from Nursing (RGN, RMN and RNLD)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Multi-Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 months post registration experience, and completed preceptorship
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Knowledge and Experience of working within a Multidisciplinary Team
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Dystonia and it's management
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills
- Experience and understanding of Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Experience in Venepuncture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
- Complete preceptorship programme for newly qualified nurses
- Multi-Proven ability to develop therapeutic partnership with service users and carers disciplinary team work.
- Proven ability to be able to communicate interventions to service users.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 12 months post registration experience, and completed preceptorship
- Knowledge of relevant contemporary professional theories of mental health care and evidence based interventions.
- Knowledge and Experience of working within a Multidisciplinary Team
- Understanding of the statutory issues which impact on service users.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Dystonia and it's management
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Evidence of excellent time management and organisational skills
- Experience and understanding of Safeguarding processes
Desirable
- Experience in Venepuncture
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).
