Job summary
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care.
Provide expert advice and support in clinical practice by varying methods of communication
Participate in the education and training of other staff members
Be a role model for all staff through provision of high standards of professional practice
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivered within varying environments
Main duties of the job
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records
Involve patients/carers and relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment protocols.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge in relation to the CSF pathway, treatments and surgical procedures.
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
Clinical
Perform assessment of patient nursing needs, plan implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records
Involve patients/carers and relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge in relation to the CSF pathway, treatments and surgical procedures
Leadership
Provide specialist, clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, and support to patients and carers/relatives.
Provide people with information and support regarding their condition.
Participate in the development of services and assist the highly specialist nurse to implement change service delivery
Participate in the planning and delivery of an effective Hydrocephalus Service
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
Clinical Governance
Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Promote patient involvement activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement.
Education and Development
Provide education for colleagues on the ward
Develop own expert clinical knowledge and skillsmaintain awareness of professional issues
Maintain registration and comply with NMC professional code of conduct
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Perform assessment of patient nursing needs, plan implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records
Involve patients/carers and relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge in relation to the CSF pathway, treatments and surgical procedures
Leadership
Provide specialist, clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, and support to patients and carers/relatives.
Provide people with information and support regarding their condition.
Participate in the development of services and assist the highly specialist nurse to implement change service delivery
Participate in the planning and delivery of an effective Hydrocephalus Service
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others and promote best practice in the clinical area.
Clinical Governance
Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Promote patient involvement activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement.
Education and Development
Provide education for colleagues on the ward
Develop own expert clinical knowledge and skillsmaintain awareness of professional issues
Maintain registration and comply with NMC professional code of conduct
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
Desirable
- Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in speciality or related area
- Proven interest in acute and progressive neurological conditions
- Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience in the supervision of junior nursing staff
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Assertive
- 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
- ntermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
General and personal characteristics
Essential
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively
- 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
- Good attendance/ punctuality record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
Desirable
- Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in speciality or related area
- Proven interest in acute and progressive neurological conditions
- Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience in the supervision of junior nursing staff
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Assertive
- 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
- ntermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
General and personal characteristics
Essential
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively
- 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
- Good attendance/ punctuality record
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).
