Clinical Nurse Specialist - Young onset and atypical dementia

The cognitive neurology team are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 7 nurse for the Clinic Nurse Specialist position working within their service to cover maternity leave until January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a cutting-edge cognitive neurology team focused on the care of people with young onset dementia as well as rarer forms of dementia. Working within agreed protocols and guidelines the post holder exercises independent judgement to assess, investigate, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the clinical care and management of patients in conjunction with the cognitive disorders multidisciplinary team. They work alongside and support the education and development of both nursing and medical colleagues as well other members of the MDT. The post holder will promote the concept of clinical governance and facilitate the implementation of the UCLH Nursing & Midwifery strategy and work within agreed UCLH Foundation Trust/Unit protocols and guidelines. Main duties of the job The main elements of the role are reviewing patients in MDT clinics, providing post-diagnostic support, initiating and reviewing medications and providing ongoing support to patients and carers by telephone between face-to-face appointments and referring to and liaising with primary care colleagues when appropriate. 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 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. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) Relevant post-registration programme Management development programme Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics Completed/completing Masters Degree Advanced communication skills Desirable Teaching/Assessment programme Leadership development programme Experience Essential Minimum 3 years relevant post registration experience in same specialty at a band 6 or above Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services Evidence of ability to work collaboratively 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 Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor Desirable Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services Published articles / poster presentations Previous experience in budgetary management Communication Essential Keyboard and word processing skills 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 Specific Requirements Essential The post holder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post through the occupational health with any reasonable aids and adjustments if necessary Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Queen Square London WC1N 3BG Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 309-UCLH-5524 #J-18808-Ljbffr