About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a passionate individual to deliver a specialist nursing service which offers specialist care, knowledge, advice, information, support and education to patients with a progressive neurological condition, principally to those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis or motor neuron disease, and their carers/significant others and to other Allied Health Professionals.
The service is community based and will include working in nurse -led clinic settings and in patients' homes.
Prior experience working with people with progressive neurological conditions is desirable; the successful candidate will need to have proven post-registration experience including experience in caring for those with long term conditions in either a community or hospital environment.
Excellent communication skills are required , along with the ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload, whilst also contributing to a small specialist nursing team working with people with a variety of long term neurology conditions.
For further information or an informal visit, please contact Nicky McGreavy or Sarah Ward, Specialist Neurology Nurses on 01284 748848 or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Main duties of the job
For full details of the Job role and person Specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and person Specification, please see attached Job Description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development Working towards and/or has a relevant degree
Experience and knowledge Essential
At least 3 years post registration experience A high level of ability to reflect on and critically appraise own practice and performance Post qualification experience working within a relevant field Initiation & evaluation of research based practice Commitment to undertake further specialist training
Desirable
Knowledge of change management process Clinical audit
Skills and abilities Essential
Excellent organisational skills Evidence of professional development & its relevant application Ability to record & deal with accurate facts, figures and information. Excellent written & verbal communication & presentation skills Ability to problem solve Ability to plan, organise, prioritise & coordinate work under pressure & using own initiative. Leadership skills Ability to establish effective working partnerships with members of the multi professional team Computer literate Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders within & outside the Trust
Desirable
Experience of developing, training & education in clinical practice
Personal qualities Essential
Ability to remain calm & work effectively in stressful situations Expert role model Ability to act independently Flexible approach to working hours and duties. Willingness to learn new skills Good time management Demonstrate commitment to quality service provision Professional attitude to work Ability to travel to rural locations to meet the needs of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2QZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)