About this role
Job summary
We are seeking two motivated and experienced Neurology Specialist Nurses to join our team based at Dereham Hospital and covering North, Norwich and South Norfolk. This role involves delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals living with complex neurological conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
Working across community settings, clinics, and patients' homes, you will provide expert assessment, care planning, and ongoing management to support patients in maintaining independence and quality of life. You will play a key role in coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and facilitate timely discharge.
As a senior member of the team, you will demonstrate advanced clinical and leadership skills, provide education to healthcare professionals, and support the development and supervision of junior staff. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to work autonomously, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.
Main duties of the job
o To provide high quality, personalised, ongoing specialist and patient centred care for people with a confirmed neurological disease to maximise quality of life, within their own homes, care homes, the travelling community and in clinics.
o To be responsible for the direct line management of junior staff within the Central Neurological Specialist Nurse team.
o Neurological conditions to be supported: Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Parkinson's Disease and Huntington's Disease.
o To be aware of National Policy/Guidance relating to the care of patients with neurological conditions and implement locally, as appropriate.
o To establish clear links with other providers (secondary care, voluntary sector and Social Services) to ensure co-ordinated interventions.
o To provide education to other members of healthcare teams.
Please see the job description for a more complete list of duties.
About us
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Job description Job responsibilities
To apply advanced clinical and leadership skills to ensure that the most appropriate care and support are always delivered.
To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with neurological conditions to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
To work with the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
To work with the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital or hospital visits.
To work with locality-based teams to support the patient in their own home.
To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.
To be responsible for all HR issues such as disciplinary, grievances and probationary.
Please see the job description for a more complete list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent RN with current NMC registration
Desirable
Independent / supplementary prescribing qualification Masters degree or equivalent NMC Practice supervisor and practice educator
Experience Essential
NHS experience of working within the field of Neurology.
Desirable
NHS experience of working in the community Working autonomously
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of neurological conditions gained through in-house training and short courses. Demonstrate good clinical and professional leadership skills. Highly motivated. Able to provide high standards of care. Ability to use own initiate. Good observational and reporting skills. Ability to manage stressful situations. Use of Microsoft 365 applications. Clinical decision making.
Desirable
Use of SystmOne
Communication Essential
Ability to communicate distressing / emotive information in a sympathetic and empathetic way to patients and carers. Communicate effectively with the wider MDT in a professional manner. Document succinctly and professionally.
Personal and People Development Essential
Evidence of education delivery to other professionals Patient education experience
Desirable
Student supervisor
Personal Attributes / Behaviours Essential
Professional appearance Be able to kneel, bend and stoop and work in cramped environment Able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
Desirable
Able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
Other Essential
Driving licence and access to a vehicle for community work
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.
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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 East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Dereham Community Hospital
Northgate
Dereham
NR19 2EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)