Job summary
Neuro-Rehab Out Patient Department, Walkergate Park
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinician to expand and develop clinical skills in Dystonia management, working within the Neuro-Rehab Outpatient Department at WGP.
The post holder will undertake assessment and treatment with botulinum toxin for patients presenting with complex symptoms resulting from dystonia and be a non-medical prescriber (or working towards non-medical prescriber status).
You will have a working knowledge of alternative treatments to managing dystonia, including pain and self-management and be able to signpost or carry out as required.
You will evaluate service needs to ensure, safe, effective delivery of care, leading on service development of the non-medical injector service for Dystonia, further developing evidence based assessments and outcome measures. Taking an active role in Research and Development, promoting evidence based practice.
You will lead on and facilitate education of staff, both internal and external to the unit, including presenting at local and national level.
Applications are welcomed from Allied Health Professionals and Nursing.
Main duties of the job
To undertake assessment and treatment with botulinum toxin for patients presenting with complex symptoms resulting from their Dystonia including generalised Dystonia
To be a non-medical prescriber (or willingness to work towards)
To carry out botulinum toxin injections under U/S guidance as clinically indicated
To have a working knowledge of alternative treatments to managing dystonia and be able to signpost or carry out as required
To lead on developing the current non medical injector service for Dystonia, further developing evidence based assessments and outcome measures
To assess, advise and manage, pain and functional problems relating to the patients dystonia
To develop self management strategies for patients as an adjunct to their botulinum treatment
To take an active role in Research and Development, promoting evidence based practice within the Dystonia service
To lead on and facilitate education of staff within the Dystonia OP service and external to the unit , including presentations at a local and national level
To undertake service evaluation including audit promoting integrated governance agenda.
To support the Neuro-Rehab Outpatient Team Lead with the overall management of the department
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity
Demonstrate flexibility in the role, working across clinical pathways to meet service needs, whilst ensuring the delivery of high quality care
About us
The Neurological Services encompass outreach services and those based at WGP. There are 4 dedicated inpatient wards (neuro-rehabilitation, neuro-behavioural and neuro-psychiatry) providing 65 beds in total. There are also outpatient and community services consisting of Outpatient Spasticity and Dystonia Management; Regional Disability Team; Community Multiple Sclerosis Team; Community Neuropsychiatry Team; Regional Communication Aids Service; Environmental Control Service; North East Drive Mobility; Northumberland Head Injury Service; and Community Acquired Brain Injury Services based in Gateshead and Sunderland.
Within WGP we have an extensive Neuro-Rehabilitation Outpatient department providing community rehabilitation clinics for the management of spasticity, dystonia, multiple sclerosis, continence, sex and relationships for people with a long term neurological condition. In addition there are medical rehabilitation, orthotic, hand splinting and cognitive assessment clinics and a counselling service for people with a neurological condition.
Our philosophy is to work in partnership with service users, families, carer's and other stakeholders to optimise quality of life and enable individuals to re learn skills to achieve maximum independence, enabling them to live in the community
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Defining Skill Set
Please read this in conjunction with the main job description. This is not intended to replace the person specification but specify skills required in relation to Advanced Practitioner role in the management of Dystonia.
The following should be considered essential:
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Advanced and analytical knowledge of different clinical presentations of acquired brain injury/neurological conditions and how they impact on function
- Evidence of post graduate study in specialist areas relevant to this field of practice, equivalent to masters level
- Competencies achieved in the assessment and intervention of patients with a diagnosis of Dystonia/Spasticity and administering Botulinum Toxin.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- To ensure all clinical practice is based upon appropriate evidence demonstrating clinical effectiveness
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Previous experience of audit and service evaluation promoting integrate governance agenda
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Previous experience of supervising junior staff/student
The following should be considered desirable or post holders should have a commitment to attaining them:
- Non-medical prescriber
- Experience of service development and change management
- Research Skills
- Evidence of presentation skills at local and national level
Interviews provisionally 12th July 2022
Closing date : 3rd July 2022
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Defining Skill Set
Please read this in conjunction with the main job description. This is not intended to replace the person specification but specify skills required in relation to Advanced Practitioner role in the management of Dystonia.
The following should be considered essential:
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Advanced and analytical knowledge of different clinical presentations of acquired brain injury/neurological conditions and how they impact on function
- Evidence of post graduate study in specialist areas relevant to this field of practice, equivalent to masters level
- Competencies achieved in the assessment and intervention of patients with a diagnosis of Dystonia/Spasticity and administering Botulinum Toxin.
- Evidence of leadership skills
- To ensure all clinical practice is based upon appropriate evidence demonstrating clinical effectiveness
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Previous experience of audit and service evaluation promoting integrate governance agenda
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Previous experience of supervising junior staff/student
The following should be considered desirable or post holders should have a commitment to attaining them:
- Non-medical prescriber
- Experience of service development and change management
- Research Skills
- Evidence of presentation skills at local and national level
Interviews provisionally 12th July 2022
Closing date : 3rd July 2022
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Diploma or degree in relevant profession (Nursing or AHP)
- Evidence of post graduate study in specialist areas relevant to this field of practice, equivalent to masters level
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Competencies achieved in the assessment and intervention of patients with a diagnosis of Dystonia/Spasticity and administering Botulinum Toxin
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
- experience of audit and service evaluation promoting integrate governance agenda
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at local and national level
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- Diploma or degree in relevant profession (Nursing or AHP)
- Evidence of post graduate study in specialist areas relevant to this field of practice, equivalent to masters level
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience with a minimum of 3 years in Neurological Rehabilitation
- Competencies achieved in the assessment and intervention of patients with a diagnosis of Dystonia/Spasticity and administering Botulinum Toxin
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills
- experience of audit and service evaluation promoting integrate governance agenda
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at local and national level
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).
