Job summary
Are you an experienced allied health professional looking for a new challenge? We are very excited to establish this new post for a Neuro-navigator in Enfield.
You will support patients with complex neuro rehabilitation needs as they move from acute services through to in-patient and community services, and also in supporting those with longer term neuro conditions . You will have an active caseload to support you to retain your clinical skills.
The role involves working in close partnership with acute services, specialist neuro rehab services, local rehab and community services in identifying the most appropriate patient pathway utilising inpatient rehab beds and community provision. You will work alongside Adult Community Therapy colleagues and have peer support from other NCL neuro navigators in the North Central London Sector. You will be an integral member of the Adult Community Neurological Therapy Team based at St Michaels primary care centre EN1.
As a new post and a developing service, there will be ample opportunity for service development, and clinical leadership.There is an established in-service training programme. Leadership and formal training opportunities are also available.
This post is for 32 hours per week Mon- Friday service and we are happy to discuss flexible working patterns and would welcome you to attend for an informal visit. With ongoing developments in community services there is the possibility of weekend working in the future.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead the management of Enfield patients with complex neuro-rehabilitation needs throughout the neurological rehabilitation pathway from acute care, specialist inpatient neurorehabilitation and into the community by carrying an active caseload and by implementing and review of a collaborative pathway
To support the disability management of patients with a degenerative neurological condition. As disease progresses to support patients and their support network with accessing appropriate support, CHC applications and associated resources.
Provide expert assessment as an autonomous practitioner of patients being recommended for treatment to specialist rehabilitation units and to ensure that patients with specialist neuro rehabilitation needs are referred to the most appropriate service to meet their needs
To monitor patients in terms of their rehabilitation needs who are in specialist rehabilitation settings in liaison with North Central London ICB
To work in partnership with other health and social care providers, promoting an integrated approach to the management of complex neurological conditions in Enfield
Provide a case management approach for complex cases, acting as a central point of contact for the multidisciplinary team including the patient and their family.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See job description and person specification attached to this job advert.
All details included in this document.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification in an Allied Health Profession or advanced nursing qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Specialist Section in Neurosciences e.g. SSNP
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Specialist therapy or nursing knowledge, skills and awareness of evidence based rehabilitative practice within neurological conditions
- Demonstrates leadership Skills and awareness of issues pertaining to change management
- Evidence of understanding and possessing the skills required for service development and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate complex and contentious information orally and in writing to a range of audiences e.g. service users, carers, other professionals and across agency stakeholders.
- Awareness and understanding of relevant local, national guidelines, initiative and legislation within Neurological Rehabilitation.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within relevant clinical area e.g. Acute Neurosciences or Neurological Rehabilitation settings.
- Experience of working as an Advanced Therapist (band 7) or nurse within rehabilitation
- Experience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff or students.
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
- Detailed familiarity with discharge processes from secondary care
- Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work constructively under pressure
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification in an Allied Health Profession or advanced nursing qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Specialist Section in Neurosciences e.g. SSNP
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- Specialist therapy or nursing knowledge, skills and awareness of evidence based rehabilitative practice within neurological conditions
- Demonstrates leadership Skills and awareness of issues pertaining to change management
- Evidence of understanding and possessing the skills required for service development and evaluation.
- Ability to communicate complex and contentious information orally and in writing to a range of audiences e.g. service users, carers, other professionals and across agency stakeholders.
- Awareness and understanding of relevant local, national guidelines, initiative and legislation within Neurological Rehabilitation.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within relevant clinical area e.g. Acute Neurosciences or Neurological Rehabilitation settings.
- Experience of working as an Advanced Therapist (band 7) or nurse within rehabilitation
- Experience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff or students.
- Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
- Detailed familiarity with discharge processes from secondary care
- Experience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work constructively under pressure
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).
