Neurofibromatosis Specialist Advisor

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 April 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Nurse Specialist Adviser in our friendly and supportive Clinical Genetics team. We are looking for a caring specialist nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist with experience of working with a wide range of health conditions, to work with individuals affected by neurofibromatosis (NF) types 1 and 2 in the West Midlands.

The role is focused on providing support, information and advice for individuals and families with (or at increased chance of having) neurofibromatosis. This will include appointments with children and adults both in the community and in specialist multidisciplinary clinics. The post holder will work alongside the existing NF Nurse Specialist Adviser and work closely with the medical consultants specialising in these conditions.

Access to a car insured for business use and a full driving licence are essential as travel is an important part of the role.

This role offers:

- A fulfilling, autonomous, specialist clinical role in a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team

- Development through continuous professional development opportunities and study leave to support this

- The opportunity to work your hours flexibly across the working week

- Hybrid working as appropriate

Main duties of the job

The role is focused on providing support, information and advice for individuals and families with (or at risk of) neurofibromatosis.

The post holder will work alongside the existing NF Specialist Adviser and work closely with the Consultant Clinical Geneticists specialising in these conditions.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with a wide range of health conditions, knowledge of neurofibromatosis types 1 and 2, knowledge of the genetic basis of the conditions and experience of working with families.

The post can be worked hybrid between remote and office bases at Birmingham Women's Hospital. Patient and stakeholder appointments will take place through a combination of telephone/video calls, outpatient clinics and schools. Occasional patient home visits are required, too. Flexibility to travel to these will be an important part of the role.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date posted

07 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

284-24-6730473-DMUT-B

Job locations

Birmingham Women's Hospital

Birmingham

B15 2TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Informal enquiries are most welcome, please call Laura Boyes or Peter Marks, Consultant Genetic Counsellors or Mel Murrell, Specialist NF Adviser on 0121 335 8024.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Informal enquiries are most welcome, please call Laura Boyes or Peter Marks, Consultant Genetic Counsellors or Mel Murrell, Specialist NF Adviser on 0121 335 8024.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration qualifications or an ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge relating to Neurofibromatosis and its management.
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of working as a nurse for several years, with Specialist Nurse experience
Community Experience

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration qualifications or an ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge relating to Neurofibromatosis and its management.
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of working as a nurse for several years, with Specialist Nurse experience
Community Experience

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).