Job summary
Neurology Specialist Practitioner- Up to 0.6 B7 North Wiltshire Fixed term Contract or Secondment opportunity for maternity cover. If looking for a secondment opportunity please discuss with your line manager to confirm this opportunity can be facilitated. The Integrated Community Neuro and Stroke Service is looking for a suitably experienced individual to work as a neurology specialist practitioner with progressive neurological conditions in the North of the county. You will be undertaking comprehensive assessments of the health needs of people diagnosed with progressive neurological conditions, and through proactive case management focus on ways to make demonstrable improvements to those individuals experience of the condition and quality of life. You will have experience of neurological conditions in the community, working with the neuro therapists, knowledge of the specialist services accessible to this client group, and a good understanding of the complexity of presentations. You will be collaborating and liaising closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals i
Main duties of the job
To be a highly specialist resource for the Trust, providing evidence based and patient centred care and on-going support for adults with Long Term Neurological Conditions. To use advances clinical skills to plan management programmes that are responsive to the needs of the people with long-tern neurological conditions, their family and carers.To provide support and advice in promoting effective and efficient discharge processes, supporting early discharges from hospital to meet targets of reducing patient length of stay and preventing delayed transfers of care. To act as a specialist resource for knowledge on neurological conditions, providing training and education to develop and support staff of all grades, including patients and carers.
About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Job description
Job responsibilities
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £46,148 with Agenda for Change terms and conditions with NHS pension.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>RGN or Therapist Qualification</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Excellent working knowledge of neurological conditions</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good understanding of National standards/guidelines related to Long Term Neurological conditions.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to current health policies & legislation.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Neuroscience Experience.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Recent experience of working at a band 6 level or above.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Evidence of participating in audit.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Palliative care experience/qualifications.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Teaching and presentation experience.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Experience working between NHS community and the acute sector.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Clinical skills in the area of Neurological Long Term Conditions.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good teaching skills (GPs, Graduate level, users & other Health care Professionals).</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Please see the attached Job Description for the full list of responsibilities and specification</strong></p>
Job description
Job responsibilities
<p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £46,148 with Agenda for Change terms and conditions with NHS pension.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"> Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p> <p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>RGN or Therapist Qualification</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Excellent working knowledge of neurological conditions</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good understanding of National standards/guidelines related to Long Term Neurological conditions.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to current health policies & legislation.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Neuroscience Experience.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Recent experience of working at a band 6 level or above.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Evidence of participating in audit.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Palliative care experience/qualifications.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Teaching and presentation experience.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Experience working between NHS community and the acute sector.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Clinical skills in the area of Neurological Long Term Conditions.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Good teaching skills (GPs, Graduate level, users & other Health care Professionals).</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">Please see the attached Job Description for the full list of responsibilities and specification</strong></p>
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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.
