Neurology Specialist Nurse - Band 6

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work in the Neurology Specialist Team has arisen. This role will involve autonomous, independent clinical practice. With a background of nursing, the post holder will work closely with Consultants Neurologists and clinical nursing staff within the NMSK Division and other divisions within the trust towards improving service for patients with neurological conditions. Specialising in and supporting Headache Services, Lumbar Puncture Clinics, Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) Clinic, Dystonia Service, Immunoglobulin Service and Intrathecal Clinic.

Main duties of the job

• Referrals Management: Accept and triage referrals from consultants for headache management.
• Conduct detailed assessments and reviews of patients with chronic Migraines, including annual evaluations.
• Administer Botox injections for migraine prophylaxis and evaluate outcomes.
• Multidisciplinary Meetings (MDM): Discuss complex cases with consultants and pharmacists in MDMs.
• Patient Support and Education: Provide comprehensive education and support to patients and healthcare providers on headache management.
• Primary Care Relations: Maintain effective communication with primary care providers, offering support and education on new migraine treatments.
• Ward Support: Provide support and expertise to neurology wards regarding lumbar puncture procedures.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including neurology consultants and ophthalmologists, to ensure comprehensive care for IIH patients.
• Case Discussions: Collaborate with the team to discuss and manage challenging cases.
• Home Care Coordination: Liaise with home care services for patients receiving immunoglobulin therapy at home, ensuring regular reviews and monitoring of their treatment.

• Panel Meetings: Participate in monthly local panel meetings to discuss and review cases, ensuring alignment with the latest guidelines and practices.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow). For band 5 Registered Nurses and ODPs, relocation support may be available. Please emailNursing@nbt.nhs.ukfor more information.