Neuro Long Term Conditions Clinical Lead Nurse

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 December 2024

Job summary

Neuro Long Term Conditions Clinical Lead Nurse

We are looking for an exceptional nurse leader who is experienced, innovative and committed to making a real difference to the Neurology service. This is a key nursing post, sitting within the Neurology Department senior nursing team, supporting the nurse consultant and matron through leading the clinical nurse specialist team to develop our services to a new level of excellence.

They will be joining an established team of a Matron and Nurse Consultant, who are responsible for taking forward the nursing vision as well as being highly involved in service improvement and performance. This post holds line management responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

They will be an experienced senior nurse who has held previous leadership roles, including at an 8a level and possess a proven record of delivering safe and high quality patient care.

They will be a highly visible leader, able to evidence how they have positively influenced nursing and patient care, have experience of innovation and change management and can demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Patient safety and experience will be a priority, with an emphasis on compassion and dignity.

About us

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is"Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

We areCompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees.

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-6786744NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description & Person Specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description & Person Specification attached.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and training

Essential

Registered nurse
Minimum 5 years post registration
Post registration qualification in relevant specialist field
Degree level or equivalent knowledge and skills
Advanced communication skills training

Desirable

Post graduate diploma in education
Masters degree in a health related subject
Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration clinical experience with relevant specialist senior role
Experience of managing a team
Experience in teaching and facilitating

Desirable

Operational management experience or experience as a ward manager
Research experience and dissemination

Person Specification

Education, qualifications and training

Essential

Registered nurse
Minimum 5 years post registration
Post registration qualification in relevant specialist field
Degree level or equivalent knowledge and skills
Advanced communication skills training

Desirable

Post graduate diploma in education
Masters degree in a health related subject
Independent prescriber

Experience

Essential

Significant post registration clinical experience with relevant specialist senior role
Experience of managing a team
Experience in teaching and facilitating

Desirable

Operational management experience or experience as a ward manager
Research experience and dissemination

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).