NHS
Job title:
Headache Clinical Nurse Specialist – Worthing and St Richard’s
Company
NHS
Job description
An exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Headache Nursing Team at University Hospitals NHS Trust Sussex.Main duties of the jobTo provide high quality specialist care, management, and treatment to people suffering from a range of complex and chronic headache disorders.This will include running independent face to face and telemed clinics, as well as providing education and support to patients.The post-holder is responsible for supporting the Band 7 CNS to deliver the nursing care and support with clinical governance within Headache service.A key part of the role will be to deliver injectable therapies including, botulin toxin A for chronic migraine and greater occipital nerve blocks.The role is primarily based at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals, with some cross site work within the other hospitals in the TrustAbout usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Date posted05 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Job shareReference number279-6448745-SEP24Job locationsWorthingWorthingBN11 2DHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide high quality specialist care, management, and treatment to people suffering from a range of complex and chronic headache disorders. This will include running independent face to face and telemed clinics, as well as providing education and support to patients.The post holder will provide high quality nursing care within this area, ensuring an effective quality service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety. Knowledge and expertise in headache management is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. There is also a commitment to provide education to staff and community members.The post-holder is responsible for supporting the Band 7 CNS to deliver the nursing care and support with clinical governance within Headache service. The post-holder will manage a varied caseload of patients with headache disorders, using evidence based strategies to seek the best outcomes to improve quality of. A key part of the role will be to deliver injectable therapies including, botulin toxin A for chronic migraine and greater occipital nerve blocks.The role is primarily based at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals, with some cross site work within the other hospitals in the Trust. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo provide high quality specialist care, management, and treatment to people suffering from a range of complex and chronic headache disorders. This will include running independent face to face and telemed clinics, as well as providing education and support to patients.The post holder will provide high quality nursing care within this area, ensuring an effective quality service, with responsibility for standards of nursing care and patient safety. Knowledge and expertise in headache management is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided. There is also a commitment to provide education to staff and community members.The post-holder is responsible for supporting the Band 7 CNS to deliver the nursing care and support with clinical governance within Headache service. The post-holder will manage a varied caseload of patients with headache disorders, using evidence based strategies to seek the best outcomes to improve quality of. A key part of the role will be to deliver injectable therapies including, botulin toxin A for chronic migraine and greater occipital nerve blocks.The role is primarily based at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals, with some cross site work within the other hospitals in the Trust.Person SpecificationExperience / QualificationsEssential
- NMC Registration
- Degree level adult nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of post-graduate development
- Previous band 6 experience
- Evidence of effective team working
- Evidence of experience in Neurosciences
Desirable
- Experience within Headache Specialist Services
- Experience with botulinum toxin
Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEssential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person SpecificationExperience / QualificationsEssential
- NMC Registration
- Degree level adult nursing or equivalent
- Evidence of post-graduate development
- Previous band 6 experience
- Evidence of effective team working
- Evidence of experience in Neurosciences
Desirable
- Experience within Headache Specialist Services
- Experience with botulinum toxin
Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEssential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Expected salary
£37338 – 44962 per year
Location
Worthing, West Sussex
Job date
Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:24:04 GMT
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