Job summary
The Cognitive neurology team are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 7 nurse for the Clinic Nurse Specialist position working within their service to cover maternity leave until September 2024.This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a cutting-edge cognitive neurology team focused on the care of people with young onset dementia as well as rarer forms of dementia. Working within agreed protocols and guidelines the post holder exercises independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients in conjunction with the cognitive disorders multidisciplinary team. They work alongside and support the education and development of both nursing and medical colleagues as well other members of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will promote the concept of clinical governance and facilitate the implementation of the UCLH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and work within agreed UCLH Foundation Trust/Unit protocols and guidelines.
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
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant post registration experience in same specialty at a band 6 or above
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
Desirable
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
- Published articles / poster presentations
- Previous experience in budgetary management
Personal And People Development (core dimension)
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through the occupational health with any reasonable aids and adjustments if necessary
- Keyboard and word processing skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
- Completed/completing Masters Degree
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Leadership development programme
- Management development programme
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years relevant post registration experience in same specialty at a band 6 or above
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
Desirable
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
- Published articles / poster presentations
- Previous experience in budgetary management
Personal And People Development (core dimension)
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
Desirable
- Published articles / poster presentations
Specific Requirements
Essential
- The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through the occupational health with any reasonable aids and adjustments if necessary
- Keyboard and word processing skills
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).
