Neuromuscular Clinical Nurse Specialist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £35,392 - £42,618 per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO14 2AA |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6220035/188-NM4702 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team as a Neurology Nurse Specialist.
This amazing opportunity has arisen to enable an increased level of specialist support to children and families with Neurological conditions being managed under SCH across the Wessex region.
The successful post-holder will work within our established Neurology Nurse Specialist team. They will provide some support to our general Neurology caseload; however, their primary focus will be working alongside another part-time Neuromuscular Nurse Specialist to provide holistic care to children with neuromuscular conditions.
Our Neurology service covers CYP from Hampshire, Dorset, Wiltshire, East Sussex, West Sussex, Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands, and beyond.
We have a well-established Neurology Nurse service which is integrated with a wider MDT, including OT, physiotherapy, speech and language, psychology, dietetics, hospital school and play therapy, specialist nursing and medical input.
The role will cover children and adolescents (0-18 years). The post-holder will work with our inpatient caseload as well as within dedicated Neuromuscular MDT clinics and will support the General Neurology rapid access clinic.
There will be opportunity to develop both personally and professionally within the role with access to training and education to improve knowledge and skill.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The Children’s Hospital is a teaching hospital and one of 10 largest children’s hospitals within the UK. It is located within University Hospital Southampton. We have a vast range of Paediatric specialities including a level 3 PICU, and being a designated Major Trauma, neurosurgical, neurorehabilitation and neuromuscular centre. Our NM team prides themselves on providing an exemplary service and the team are keen to support patients in meeting the standards of care and accessing new and emerging treatments.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated overall as ‘Good’ by CQC and ‘Outstanding’ for care and effectiveness.
About this post:
This post will provide inpatient and outpatient support , tailored to the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will work autonomously and will offer specialist neuromuscular and neurology advice, acting as a source of expertise and knowledge for families and other health care professionals across the region. Responsibilities of this role include providing holistic inpatient and outpatient care, audits, data collection, research, and linking with charities.
The post holder will be supported by our Band 7 Neurology Nurse Specialist and work alongside another Band 6 Neuromuscular nurse specialist.
Our expectations:
• Act as point of contact for Neuromuscular patients, linking with family and MDT to ensure consistency of care and accuracy of information sharing.
• Act as an advocate for child/young person.
• Act as a resource for information for MDT staff and families.
• Provide a telephone triage and advice service.
• Provide support for integration into nursery/school/college and at key transition points.
• Provide training and education to nursery/school/college teams.
• Provide training for UHS staff, family, and child/young person about the importance of how best to manage their condition and promote health.
• Ensure appropriate timely interventions to minimise impact of diagnosis.
• Provide advice to local hospitals within our region for patient neuromuscular conditions.
• Link with external agencies including charity sector support services.
• Support transition to adult services and promote independence.
• Provide general neurology support to inpatients and those accessing the rapid access clinic.
• Complete National database data collection.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• An enthusiastic, motivated, dynamic, and experienced nurse, with a knowledge and interest in the care of children and young people with neurological and neuromuscular conditions.
• Someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, who can deliver teaching to a variety of audiences (staff and families), with differing training needs.
• Experience of working within Paediatrics.
• Comprehensive Band 5 or Band 6 experience
• Someone who embodies the Trust values.
• The ability to work both autonomously, and as part of an MDT, being respectful of professional roles and responsibilities.
• Confidence to engage with national and local networks, promoting and supporting the Neuromuscular Service.
• Ability to drive/travel between sites to enable school/ community visits.
Due the unique nature of this post we welcome informal enquires or visits – please contact on 02381 208392
We look forward to hearing from you, and answering any questions you may have about this exciting role.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024