Job summary
The role involves the provision of care for patients undergoing spinal surgery, with spinal cord injury or spinal conditions during their in-patient stay and into the out-patient setting. The role enhances the patient experience during and after their admission by meeting their individual needs,and supporting them through their experience.
The role is varied depending upon patient need, with the opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills. You will be supported in managing care for spinal patients and working with the MDT to ensure patient receive the highest standard of care.
You will be an integral member of the Spinal team playing a part in the wider remit of the spinal nursing team by providing post-operative care and advice, as required, and support nursing staff to develop their knowledge and skills within the specialty.
It is essential that applicants have practical experience within the Spinal / Orthopaedic field and preferable that they hold the clinical examination module of the MSc pathway complemented by a high level of personal and professional credibility.
Main duties of the job
For a full overview of the main duties, please see attached Job Description for Key responsibilities.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Associate Specialist Nurse
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Clinical examination Level 7
Desirable
- Degree
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous acute spinal/orthopaedic or neuroscience experience
- Previous pre-op assessment experience
- Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience in the supervision of junior nursing staff
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
- Capable of demonstrating a visible high profile approach to the role
- Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in specialty or related area
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Assertive
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Capable of working on own initiative, self motivated and the ability to motivate others
- Committed to personal development
Desirable
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
Person Specification
Associate Specialist Nurse
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Clinical examination Level 7
Desirable
- Degree
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous acute spinal/orthopaedic or neuroscience experience
- Previous pre-op assessment experience
- Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience in the supervision of junior nursing staff
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
- Capable of demonstrating a visible high profile approach to the role
- Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in specialty or related area
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Assertive
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Capable of working on own initiative, self motivated and the ability to motivate others
- Committed to personal development
Desirable
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
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).
