Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neuromuscular Diseases (Peripheral Nerve)

Clinical Nurse Specialist in Neuromuscular Diseases (Peripheral Nerve)

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Neurology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 309-UCLH-8406628

Site National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Peripheral Nerve Clinical Nurse Specialist post within the Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases (CNMD). The post holder will work as a CNS supporting people living with inherited neuropathies. You will be working 37.5 hours per work over 5 days.

Based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, this post offers the opportunity to work alongside world experts in inherited neuropathies.
This post sits within the neuromuscular nursing team at CNMD, we currently have 5 band 7, and 1 band 8a clinical nurse specialist working to support people living with a range of neuromuscular diseases.

You will also have the opportunity to work alongside wider NHS services such as the National Amyloid Centre and Great Ormond Street Hospital for people transitioning to adult services.

We require somebody who can work both autonomously and as part of a wider team. You must be able to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role and be an excellent communicator.

Main duties of the job

• To see and assess patients living with inherited neuropathies and be able to create and appropriate, patient focused care plan. You will work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide outstanding care for patients and carers living with inherited neuropathies.
• You will be able to work autonomously to support people with peripheral nerve diseases, conducting telephone clinics and attending face to face MDT clinics.
• You will be able offer up to date and accurate knowledge both via telephone and face to face on a regular basis.
• You will be able to provide support and share knowledge on community support, genetics and living holistically with an inherited neuropathy.
• You will be trained in arranging and undertaking skin biopsies to assist with diagnosis.
• You will be expected to maintain professional relationships with national agencies to ensure that patients have access to the latest advice and care available.
• To support the wider CNMD specialist nursing team as appropriate and attend regular CNS update meetings.

Working for our organisation

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.

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