This Band 7 role sits in the Neuromuscular Team at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, on a fixed-term contract. The post holder supports patients with inherited muscle diseases and some with inflammatory muscle diseases who take immunosuppressant treatment. The post is 30 hours a week and combines specialist nursing with hands-on acute care, with a remit to pass that skill set on to colleagues. Applicants need to be registered nurses with relevant post-registration neurology experience.
What the job involves
- Support patients with inherited muscle diseases and some inflammatory muscle diseases receiving immunosuppressant treatment
- Provide specialist nursing combined with hands-on acute care
- Work alongside staff to transfer acute care knowledge and skills
- Deliver Trust objectives and ensure care reflects the Trust vision and values
- Work collaboratively with all professional groups
- Give expert care to all patients
Qualifications
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching or assessment programme
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a Registered Nurse, Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
Experience
- Post-registration neurology experience in the same specialty
- Experience as a preceptor, facilitator or mentor, and ability to educate others
- Evidence of developing and leading nurse-led clinics or services
Skills & knowledge
- Up to date knowledge of medicines management and local guidelines
- Effective, empathetic communication verbally, in writing and electronically, with good customer care
- Knowledge of working with people with long-term conditions and their implications
- Presentation skills
Other
- Multidisciplinary and collaborative working
- Up to date specialty knowledge and a KSF-based professional development portfolio
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines on professional practice
- Ability to manage and evaluate change
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
- Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, including Equality Act 2010 and Public Sector Equality Duty obligations
Nice to have
- Leadership or management development programme (HLP2)
- Completed or completing a Masters degree (HLP2)
- Previous specialist nursing experience with people with long-term conditions
- Completed or completing an Honours degree in nursing, midwifery, research or ethics
- Experience of virtual or telephone clinics
- Knowledge of neuromuscular diseases
- Knowledge of social care and out-of-hospital support
- Published articles or poster presentations
What’s offered
- Varied development opportunities tailored to an individual career pathway
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
