Job summary
- Main area
- nurse
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6821551
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 incl HCAS pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Headache Specialist Nurse
Band 7
Job overview
This post is a band 6 developing in to a band 7 once competencies have been achieved.
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse who has an interest in Neurology and the management of Headaches. Part of the Neurology Specialist Nurse team . This role offers learning opportunities, career development and the opportunity to manage a case load of patients and assist in procedure clinics.
Main duties of the job
The Headache Specialist Nurse will establish and lead the delivery of a service for adults with headache disorders that aligns with nationally recognised protocols and policies, including NICE quality standards, to ensure that adult patients receive the best possible care according to their needs.
The post holder will provide professional, high quality co-ordinated and holistic care to adult patients, aiming to improve the management of their long term condition within agreed protocols.
The post holder will be an expert resource, providing clinical advice to patients, families and colleagues.
The post holder will provide care, support, advice and education in hospital and at home where necessary, for adults with a diagnosis of chronic headache and headache disorders.
The post holder will lead regular nurse led clinics undertaking patient assessments, devising treatment plans, and ensuring appropriate clinical investigations and referrals are made
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience
- Completed or undertaking a qualification in Neurology
- Evidence of continuing post registration professional development
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescribing course
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and expertise in the speciality of headache disorders/neurology including national policies and guidelines
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and demonstrates a commitment to Multidisciplinary working.
- Ability to plan and run nurse led clinics
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Prioritises own workload
- Understanding of the holistic needs of adult patients with headache disorders
- Excellent problem solving, negotiation, analytical skills
- Able to deliver teaching sessions and presentations
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2 years relevant post registration experience in adult medicine / neurology nursing at Band 6
- Experience in dealing with adults with headache disorders.
- Previous experience in teaching of patients and staff
- Awareness of delivering research/evidence- based practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
- Previous case holding experience
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Committed to provide safe, effective and timely patient –centred care in accordance with NMC Code of conduct and Trust core standards
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Drinda Shand
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322 428100
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