Job summary
A opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurorehabilitation. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care/treatment, including as a non-medical prescriber to prescribe medication and evaluate its clinical effectiveness. They will supervise and support junior staff and rehabilitation assistants in the team.
Criteria include:
- Extensive post registration experience with demonstrable recent experience practising to a high level of expertise in Neurorehabilitation
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relating to clinical area.
- Up to date professional portfolio which will demonstrate reflective practice and evidence of on-going professional development/education
- Independent prescribing qualification (V300)
Main duties of the job
Design treatment plans for complex patients
Plans, develops, implements and evaluates innovative approaches to care, following an agreed pathway of care from initial diagnosis.
Influences and shapes policies and procedures locally, regionally and nationally contributing to the national agenda at regional and national level.
Initiates, monitors and evaluates treatment plans for complex medication changes thereby avoiding hospital admission.
Manages a caseload of patients with neurorehabilitation needs
Provides expert advice to GPs, pharmacists, practice nurses and hospital based clinicians .
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
- Independent prescribing qualification (V300) or working towards or willing to undertake within the first 12 months
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate post registration of clinical practice within the speciality
- Experience of working in the NHS multi- professional setting
- Participate in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
- Working across organisation boundaries
- Ability to demonstrate autonomy in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex needs
- Experience of supervising others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC Registration
- Independent prescribing qualification (V300) or working towards or willing to undertake within the first 12 months
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate post registration of clinical practice within the speciality
- Experience of working in the NHS multi- professional setting
- Participate in clinical audit and evaluating the outcomes of a service
- Working across organisation boundaries
- Ability to demonstrate autonomy in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex needs
- Experience of supervising others
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).
