Job summary
Neurology Specialist Practitioner - B7
South Wiltshire Locality
22.5 Hours per week - Permanent
WHC Integrated Community Neuro and Stroke Service
is looking for a suitably experienced individual to work as a neurology
specialist practitioner with progressive neurological conditions in the South
of the county. This post is 0.6 WTE at Band 7
You
will be undertaking comprehensive assessments of the health needs of people
diagnosed with progressive neurological conditions, and through proactive case
management focus on ways to make demonstrable improvements to those individuals
experience of the condition and quality of life.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of neurological conditions
in the community, working with the neuro therapists, knowledge of the
specialist services accessible to this client group, and a good understanding
of the complexity of presentations. You will be collaborating and liaising
closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals in the community,
primary and secondary care. You will receive support from the wider team and in
particular the other specialist practitioners.
We invite expressions of interest from nurses or
therapists who are interested in this opportunity.
The closing date for this advert is 4 October 2023,
with interviews on 16th October 2023
Please contact Donna Bayliss on 07799341994 to further discuss this opportunity.
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health
services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS
partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and
care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community
services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of
Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our
community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive
team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which
were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good
rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that
it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market
towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good
schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and
a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.
What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the
role and to access the full person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Neuroscience Experience.
- Recent experience of working at a band 6 level or above.
- Evidence of participating in audit.
- Palliative care experience/qualifications.
- Teaching and presentation experience.
- Experience working between community and the acute sector.
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced experience and skills in working with people with Neurological Long Term Conditions.
- Evidence of formulating protocols/standards.
- Evidence of incorporating research into practice.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or Therapist Qualification
- Excellent working knowledge of neurological conditions
- Good understanding of National standards/guidelines related to Long Term Neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to current health policies & legislation.
Desirable
- Specialist Practice Qualifications
- Diploma/ degree in Neurosciences
- Working towards Master level.
- Prescribing qualification
- Experience of teaching/mentoring
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Neuroscience Experience.
- Recent experience of working at a band 6 level or above.
- Evidence of participating in audit.
- Palliative care experience/qualifications.
- Teaching and presentation experience.
- Experience working between community and the acute sector.
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced experience and skills in working with people with Neurological Long Term Conditions.
- Evidence of formulating protocols/standards.
- Evidence of incorporating research into practice.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN or Therapist Qualification
- Excellent working knowledge of neurological conditions
- Good understanding of National standards/guidelines related to Long Term Neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to current health policies & legislation.
Desirable
- Specialist Practice Qualifications
- Diploma/ degree in Neurosciences
- Working towards Master level.
- Prescribing qualification
- Experience of teaching/mentoring
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).
