Job summary
An exciting new position has been created in the Telemetry Unit at Queen Square. This is a joint post based on our strong belief that ward sisters and charge nurses are in a unique position to provide excellent clinical care and expertise within their specialty. The post holder will share their time between providing clinical leadership and management on the 7 bedded Telemetry Unit and the role of Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Specialist at Queen Square.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a forward thinking, passionate, enthusiastic nurse who has the ability to be autonomous, lead, and contribute to improving the epilepsy service at UCLH by impacting on nurse led care across the patient pathway. The post-holder will work closely with nursing and allied health professionals on Telemetry Ward and will be supported by an established team of nurse specialists, as well as Consultant neurologists, and members of the wider multidisciplinary team at NHNN.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced neurology nurse to expand both their clinical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive and dedicated team. Interested candidates are advised to contact Matron Rebecca Maud for more information.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced neurology nurse to expand both their clinical expertise and leadership skills within a supportive and dedicated team. Interested candidates are advised to contact Matron Rebecca Maud for more information.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching in the Clinical Setting Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Registration Neuro Science Nursing course or equivalent
- Masters level qualification or working towards
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience in same specialty at Band 6 or above
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to organize and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF
- Maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Flexible approach to shift pattern
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Teaching in the Clinical Setting Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Registration Neuro Science Nursing course or equivalent
- Masters level qualification or working towards
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience in same specialty at Band 6 or above
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to organize and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF
- Maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Flexible approach to shift pattern
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).
