Job Introduction
Neurology Specialist Practitioner- Up to 0.6 B7 North Wiltshire Fixed term maternity cover
The Integrated Community Neuro and Stroke Service is looking for a suitably experienced individual to work as a neurology specialist practitioner with progressive neurological conditions in the North of the county.
You will be undertaking comprehensive assessments of the health needs of people diagnosed with progressive neurological conditions, and through proactive case management focus on ways to make demonstrable improvements to those individuals experience of the condition and quality of life.
You will have experience of neurological conditions in the community, working with the neuro therapists, knowledge of the specialist services accessible to this client group, and a good understanding of the complexity of presentations. You will be collaborating and liaising closely with a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals in the community, primary and secondary care. You will receive support from the wider team and in particular the other specialist practitioners.
We invite applications from nurses or therapists who are interested in this opportunity. A flexible working pattern can be discussed with potential applicants.
The closing date for this advert is 28th March 2025. The candidates will then be informed of the interview date.
Please contact Donna Bayliss on 07825921584 or donna.bayliss@nhs.net to further discuss this opportunity.
Main Responsibility
• To be a highly specialist resource for the Trust, providing evidence based and patient centred care and on-going support for adults with Long Term Neurological Conditions.
• To use advances clinical skills to plan management programmes that are responsive to the needs of the people with long-tern neurological conditions, their family and carers.
• To provide support and advice in promoting effective and efficient discharge processes, supporting early discharges from hospital to meet targets of reducing patient length of stay and preventing delayed transfers of care.
• To act as a specialist resource for knowledge on neurological conditions, providing training and education to develop and support staff of all grades, including patients and carers.
To promote and empower self-management through support and education.
• To maintain Clinical Governance Standards through audit and research.
• To play a key role in specific symptom management in conjunction with other health care professionals e.g. on-going assessments of treatment for people with deteriorating neurological conditions.
• To effectively manage own caseload and refer on to other Health Care Professional as appropriate.
• To effectively communicate with other members of the team to ensure that the service is adequately covered at all times.
• To ensure own clinical credibility through professional accountability, maintaining clinical skills through CPD and keeping evidence of this and maintain Professional registration.
The Ideal Candidate
• RGN or Therapist Qualification
• Excellent working knowledge of neurological conditions
• Good understanding of National standards/guidelines related to Long Term Neurological conditions.
• Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to current health policies & legislation.
• Neuroscience Experience.
• Recent experience of working at a band 6 level or above.
• Evidence of participating in audit.
• Palliative care experience/qualifications.
• Teaching and presentation experience.
• Experience working between NHS community and the acute sector.
• Clinical skills in the area of Neurological Long Term Conditions.
• Good teaching skills (GP’s, Graduate level, users & other Health care Professionals).
Please see the attached Job Description for the full list of responsibilities and specification
Package Description
At HCRG Care Group, we value you and your contributions, offering a range of benefits to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing:
• Competitive Pay & Pension: Receive a salary of £46,148 with Agenda for Change terms and conditions with NHS pension.
• Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with professionals nationwide to develop and share best practices.
• Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and offers at leading supermarkets, retailers, and experience providers through our Reward Gateway.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, including counselling, career coaching, and legal advice.
• Flexible Pay Options: Track earnings and access wages through Wagestream, providing financial flexibility.
• Learning & Development: Enhance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities.
• Recognition & Involvement: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas for service improvements, and stay informed through regular leadership updates.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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