Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Neuro Rehab
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 01 December 2024
Job summary
- We are seeking a skilled and experienced nurse specialising in neurology, to join our well established and respected, multi-disciplinary Community Neuro Team within the borough of Wandsworth.
- The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults and older people with a variety of neurological conditions including Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for stroke patients.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of neurological medicines and continence management would be advantageous.
- There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning.
- The MD team also includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietician, clinical neuropsychologists, neuronavigator, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, admin and psychology assistants.
- The post holder will have a key role in the overall community neuro rehab service development, and also a lead role within wider neuro nursing pathways in Wandsworth (for example continence, stroke, MND and end of life care) and St George's Hospital services.
- Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, annual Personal Development Plans, post-graduate and in-service training from a uni-professional and multi-disciplinary point of view. Supervision of students is very much encouraged.
- All our staff are fully supported by the Clinical Team Leader for the Community Neuro Team.
Main duties of the job
- To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and deliver an expert nursing service within the specialty of community neuro rehabilitation.
- Provide effective hands on nursing care, support, advice, supervision and education to clients, carers and relatives with complex neurological needs.
- To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing excellent clinical knowledge and support.
- To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
- To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty pathways to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients.
- To link with other healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in all healthcare settings.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description provides a full overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the full Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The attached job description provides a full overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the full Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 or Level 15 Registered Nurse
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health related subject, or working towards relevant post-registration qualification in specialist field
Desirable
- Supplementary/Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- An advanced practitioner either through formal qualification (as above) and/or extensive clinical experience in neurology/neurosurgery (acute, inpatient or community)
- Extensive relevant, demonstrable experience in specialty area (neurology/neurosurgery/stroke)
- Facilitating meetings and groups
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding
- Giving and receiving of clinical supervision and appraisals
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions and/or presentations
Desirable
- Experience of running research and audit programmes
- To have proven experience of service development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake further training/develop new skills as required
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to develop these
- Project Management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing clinical guidelines relevant for the delivery of a community neuro service
- To have a good understanding (and experience) of managing continence for patients with a neurological condition
- To have a good understanding of commonly used medication in neurological and urological conditions.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures (adult and child)
- Computer literacy
Other
Essential
- Patient centred approach
- Flexible attitude
Desirable
- Own transport (car, bicycle, moped/motorbike)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Level 1 or Level 15 Registered Nurse
- Degree (BSc) or equivalent in a health related subject, or working towards relevant post-registration qualification in specialist field
Desirable
- Supplementary/Independent Nurse Prescribing qualification
- Counselling qualification
Experience
Essential
- An advanced practitioner either through formal qualification (as above) and/or extensive clinical experience in neurology/neurosurgery (acute, inpatient or community)
- Extensive relevant, demonstrable experience in specialty area (neurology/neurosurgery/stroke)
- Facilitating meetings and groups
- Ability to impart complex information to patients, relatives and carers, with different levels of understanding
- Giving and receiving of clinical supervision and appraisals
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions and/or presentations
Desirable
- Experience of running research and audit programmes
- To have proven experience of service development
Skills
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Autonomous practitioner
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Willingness to undertake further training/develop new skills as required
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment skills or willingness to develop these
- Project Management skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing clinical guidelines relevant for the delivery of a community neuro service
- To have a good understanding (and experience) of managing continence for patients with a neurological condition
- To have a good understanding of commonly used medication in neurological and urological conditions.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
- Clear understanding of safeguarding procedures (adult and child)
- Computer literacy
Other
Essential
- Patient centred approach
- Flexible attitude
Desirable
- Own transport (car, bicycle, moped/motorbike)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
