Job summary
This role is part of the Neurosurgery team at Imperial and involves cross-site work between Charing Cross Hospital and St Mary's Hospital.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will work collaboratively with the broader Functional Neurosurgery team, delivering high quality care to patients with movement disorders undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and MR-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), from the preoperative phase, through the intraoperative and postoperative stages, and into long-term management.
The CNS has responsibilities on Clinical Practice; Leadership; Education and Research.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder must be flexible in the approach to the clinical area, acting as a professional role model, involved in direct or indirect provision of care.
- Under direct or indirect supervision (once deemed competent), the post holder will assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, ensuring the provision of specialist advice to this caseload of patients and participate in decision making as a member of the wider Functional Neurosurgery MDT.
- The post holder will act as an advocate and apply in-depth knowledge of holistic, cultural and socio-economic aspects of care to patients in the DBS and MRgFUS pathways, acting as a resource to patients/ service users, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
- The post holder will guarantee the provision of care to patients in their caseload via in person or remote consultations (telephone or video clinics), under direct or indirect supervision (once deemed competent to do so), according to Trust guidance
- The post holder will attend relevant courses and meetings for personal and service development through evidence-based practice and collaborate with the team in disseminating the information obtained at such courses and meetings.
- The post holder will act within their scope of practice.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an acute Neurosurgery or Neurology setting (minimum 2 years)
- Experience of working with patients with movement disorders undergoing surgical procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working at a band 6 level in a Neurosurgical or Neurology setting.
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Neuroscience Nursing course (Level 7) or equivalent
- Ability to practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Competent interpersonal skills
- Able to use basic IT systems, including MS Office (which may include but not be limited to Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes, research and evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience in an acute Neurosurgery or Neurology setting (minimum 2 years)
- Experience of working with patients with movement disorders undergoing surgical procedures
Desirable
- Experience of working at a band 6 level in a Neurosurgical or Neurology setting.
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Neuroscience Nursing course (Level 7) or equivalent
- Ability to practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent teaching experience
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Competent interpersonal skills
- Able to use basic IT systems, including MS Office (which may include but not be limited to Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit processes, research and evidence-based practice
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).
