Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

A secondment opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neurorehabilitation. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care/treatment, including as a non-medical prescriber to prescribe medication and evaluate its clinical effectiveness. They will supervise and support junior staff and rehabilitation assistants in the team.

Criteria include:

• Extensive post registration experience with demonstrable recent experience practising to a high level of expertise in Neurorehabilitation

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology relating to clinical area.
• Up to date professional portfolio which will demonstrate reflective practice and evidence of on-going professional development/education
• Independent prescribing qualification (V300)

Main duties of the job

Design treatment plans for complex patients

Plans, develops, implements and evaluates innovative approaches to care, following an agreed pathway of care from initial diagnosis.

Influences and shapes policies and procedures locally, regionally and nationally contributing to the national agenda at regional and national level.

Initiates, monitors and evaluates treatment plans for complex medication changes thereby avoiding hospital admission.

Manages a caseload of patients with neurorehabilitation needs

Provides expert advice to GPs, pharmacists, practice nurses and hospital based clinicians .

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/