Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Neurosciences (TANDeM Service)
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £56,276.00 to £63,176.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £56276.00 - £63176.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9196-25-1648 |
Summary
Clinical and Patient Care Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilstworking as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering specialisedindividualised and personalised direct patient care Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medicationincluding transfusion of blood and blood products Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same. Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards withinthe NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals. To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring theplanning delivery and evaluation of individualised specialist care. Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence. Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced specialist clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursingprocedures to area. To be responsible, for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff within the clinical environment. Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately.Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisionsrelating to their treatment and management. Participate in case conferences in relation to the management of patients, ensuring the coordination of ongoing care. Ensure staff take precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection inrelation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood). A key member of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and their carers during the delivery of bad news such as caring for the terminally ill patients and the event of death. Assess educational and information needs for patients and families, and devise plans to ensure need are met. To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management. Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment,diagnosis, treatment and review. *For more detailed responsibilities please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached*