Job summary
The Band 7 Peripheral Nerve Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide expert care and support to patients with peripheral neuropathies, including both acquired (e.g., inflammatory, nutritional, autoimmune) and hereditary conditions (e.g., Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease [CMT], Hereditary Neuropathy with Liability to Pressure Palsies [HNPP], Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy [HSN], Hereditary Motor Neuropathy [HMN], and Hereditary ATTR [HATTR] amyloidosis). Most of the job will be with hereditary neuropathies. The CNS will work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes consultants, physiotherapists, clinical fellows, research nurses, and other Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) within the hospital. Collaboration with the neurogenetics nurse and inflammatory nerve nurse specialist is essential to this role.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide both face-to-face and virtual support to patients and will independently conduct telephone clinics. They will also participate in consultant-led multidisciplinary clinics to review and monitor patients' progress. The CNS will be responsible for accurately recording and interpreting patient outcome measures, as well as actively collecting and auditing data to inform service development and improvements.In addition to their clinical duties, the CNS will train and educate patients on managing their conditions, offering both medical guidance and pastoral support. They will monitor patients' blood tests, identify and manage any abnormalities, and ensure that patients receive up-to-date and relevant information regarding their medications. The CNS will perform skin biopsies weekly for diagnostic purposes.
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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Desirable
- Completed/completing master's degree.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty.
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services.
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents.
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Previous experience in budgetary management
- Innovative approach to service Delivery and change
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies.
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in practice
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
Desirable
- Completed/completing master's degree.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty.
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services.
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously.
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents.
- Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Previous experience in budgetary management
- Innovative approach to service Delivery and change
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies.
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in practice
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
