Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist,Autonomic Unit
Speciality Neurology
This is an exciting and interesting opportunity to join a small, well established nursing team. The nursing team is part of a multidisciplinary autonomic service who assess, diagnose and treat people with a range of autonomic disorders.
No prior autonomic knowledge or experience is expected as comprehensive autonomic training will be provided.
You will be expected, with the support of the autonomic team, to provide high quality patient care. This will include support and education to newly diagnosed patients/families, management of acute patient treatments and providing support and surveillance of long-term complex patients. Liaison with health professionals within UCLH and outside the Trust in both primary and secondary care is an important part of the role.
Main duties of the job
To assess the health and wellbeing of people with autonomic disorders who attend the hospital as inpatients, outpatients and day care users.
To provide an individualised approach to patient care in collaboration with the wider autonomic team
To work collaboratively with the autonomic nursing team to:
plan and deliver programs to address the diagnostic needs of people with autonomic disorders
plan and deliver programs to address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of people with autonomic disorders
To provide expert advice to patients and health professionals through the autonomic telephone and email service
To contribute to the development of services for people with autonomic disorders
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a nurse with excellent communication skills and who enjoys working as part of a team. Knowledge of autonomic disorders is not essential as you will undertake a training program however experience working with patients and families with complex care needs either in neurology, palliative care or other chronic disease would be an advantage as would experience of teaching or training patients and families.
You should be motivated to learning about autonomic conditions. Experience in managing your own workload, problem solving are essential.
The Autonomic Unit is part of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, one of the hospitals which form UCLH. The unit is a leading national referral service and is also internationally recognised. Our vision is to provide top quality patient care, excellent education and world class research.
The autonomic nurses work alongside consultants, scientists, administrators and researchers. They play a vital role in the delivery of excellent patient care.
As a tertiary centre our patients are referred from within neurology as well as cardiology, endocrinology and rheumatology. We also have an adolescent service. Maintaining good working relationships with our referrers is important to us.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate and lead autonomic patient care in day-care, outpatient and inpatient settings
- To develop and maintain skills to participate in assessing, planning, organisation and delivery of care for people with complex autonomic disorders including autonomic rehabilitation
- To develop and maintain skills in telephone, video and electronic care interactions
- Enhance the care of people with autonomic disorders by providing expert patient and family/supporter information and education
- Provide professional input and leadership to autonomic multidisciplinary team, NHNN nursing and therapy service and primary and secondary care.
- To engage and review the established autonomic care pathways
- To promote patient equality, diversity and rights
- To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
- To help develop and improve services and patient care
- Promote and maintain effective communicatio
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a nurse with excellent communication skills and who enjoys working as part of a team. Knowledge of autonomic disorders is not essential as you will undertake a training program however experience working with patients and families with complex care needs either in neurology, palliative care or other chronic disease would be an advantage as would experience of teaching or training patients and families.
You should be motivated to learning about autonomic conditions. Experience in managing your own workload, problem solving are essential.
The Autonomic Unit is part of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, one of the hospitals which form UCLH. The unit is a leading national referral service and is also internationally recognised. Our vision is to provide top quality patient care, excellent education and world class research.
The autonomic nurses work alongside consultants, scientists, administrators and researchers. They play a vital role in the delivery of excellent patient care.
As a tertiary centre our patients are referred from within neurology as well as cardiology, endocrinology and rheumatology. We also have an adolescent service. Maintaining good working relationships with our referrers is important to us.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate and lead autonomic patient care in day-care, outpatient and inpatient settings
- To develop and maintain skills to participate in assessing, planning, organisation and delivery of care for people with complex autonomic disorders including autonomic rehabilitation
- To develop and maintain skills in telephone, video and electronic care interactions
- Enhance the care of people with autonomic disorders by providing expert patient and family/supporter information and education
- Provide professional input and leadership to autonomic multidisciplinary team, NHNN nursing and therapy service and primary and secondary care.
- To engage and review the established autonomic care pathways
- To promote patient equality, diversity and rights
- To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
- To help develop and improve services and patient care
- Promote and maintain effective communicatio
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part 1,2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching / assessment programme
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely-patient-centred care in accordance with NMC code of Conduct and Trust core standards
Desirable
- Relevant specialist post graduate programme
- Working toward or having completed the 148 neuro course or equivalent
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the needs of the autonomic service
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 5
- Previous experience in neurology, medical or chronic disease management and palliative care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to teach others
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Acts on own initiative and can problem-solve using available resources
- Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Ability to help initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF and maintains an updated portfolio
- Demonstrates previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Part 1,2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching / assessment programme
- Committed to providing safe, effective and timely-patient-centred care in accordance with NMC code of Conduct and Trust core standards
Desirable
- Relevant specialist post graduate programme
- Working toward or having completed the 148 neuro course or equivalent
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the needs of the autonomic service
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 5
- Previous experience in neurology, medical or chronic disease management and palliative care
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to teach others
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Acts on own initiative and can problem-solve using available resources
- Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Ability to help initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of research and evidence-based practice
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF and maintains an updated portfolio
- Demonstrates previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff.
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).
