Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Registered Nurse to join the MND Specialist team within the Directorate of Neurosciences at the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The MND team provides specialist care to people with Motor Neurone Disease through all stages of the condition within an in-patient and outpatient setting. We provide a range of specialist care from 1st diagnose to assessment, follow up, care planning and home support. We also provide many research opportunities for patients working closely with Newcastle University. This is an extremely challenging yet rewarding role and we welcome driven, motivated and compassionate experienced nurses to apply.
The Directorate offers a comprehensive range of Neurosciences care and offers immense learning opportunities within this clinical speciality. Our team consists of Consultant Neurologists, Nurses, OT and Physio support.
You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
- Interview date: 27th November 2023
- 22 hours 30minutes /week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to be able to work independently and also part of the diverse multi-disciplinary team. It is expected that the candidate will also take an active part in audit and research. You should be a Registered Nurse with experience in a senior nursing role, educated to/working towards degree level and have a sound knowledge of Neurology. This post would suit candidates with previous Neurosciences experience. Clinical skills/patient assessment and non-medical prescribing would be advantageous but not essential as training will be supported. It is expected that the candidate will complete is this within an agreed timeframe of starting the role.
You will need to be creative, highly motivated and willing to develop services. You should also possess excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their alignment to the Trust Values and Professional Leadership Behaviours and an ongoing commitment to continuously improving the quality of the service that is delivered in addition to monitoring and maintaining standards of care.
About us
We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy andefficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of employment, and staff benefits available.
- All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational healthclearance and DBS (where appropriate).
- All posts are subject to a probationary period - this will normally last six months.
- All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
- Annual leave entitlement is in line with NHS Terms and Conditions, starting at 27 days per annum rising to 33 days per annum after 10 year service. This is in addition to public holidays. Pro rata for part time workers.
- Payment of contractual sick pay (CSP).
- All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
- You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
- All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
- Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
- The Trust operates a no smoking policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
- Within the sphere of specialist practice:o Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice.o Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.o Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.o Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area.o Lead and provide training and education across the organisation inrelevant area of practice.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
- Within the sphere of specialist practice:o Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within speciality and sphere of practice.o Take a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.o Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.o Have corporate identity as an expert within specialist area.o Lead and provide training and education across the organisation inrelevant area of practice.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Knowledge of adult/child safeguarding.
Desirable
- Comprehensive body of knowledge, understanding and awareness of specialist area of nursing practice
- NHS issues, legislation and targets
SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration experience within related specialist area of practice.
- Extended practice underpinned by training, observation and assessment
Desirable
- Recent Neurology or Neurosurgery experience
- Research or audit experience.
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level study or working towards.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Qualification in specialist area or equivalent experience.
- Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- NMC registration
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role.
Desirable
- Management training course
- History taking and clinical skills
- Non medical prescribing
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context.
- Knowledge of adult/child safeguarding.
Desirable
- Comprehensive body of knowledge, understanding and awareness of specialist area of nursing practice
- NHS issues, legislation and targets
SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective report writing skills
- Effective organisation and time management skills
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Change management skills and involvement in project work.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Post registration experience within related specialist area of practice.
- Extended practice underpinned by training, observation and assessment
Desirable
- Recent Neurology or Neurosurgery experience
- Research or audit experience.
- Evidence of contribution towards education and training programmes.
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree level study or working towards.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Qualification in specialist area or equivalent experience.
- Registered nurse (appropriate to branch)
- NMC registration
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role.
Desirable
- Management training course
- History taking and clinical skills
- Non medical prescribing
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).
