Job summary
A 0.6 WTE post to manage the Newham community neuro rehabilitation pathways for neurological and community stroke rehabilitation covering prevention, intermediate care, early and continuing rehabilitation and long term support (for up to 8 weeks)

The Newham Integrated Neuro Service works across several sectors and organisations, namely East London Foundation Trust (ELFT), London Borough of Newham (LBN), Community and the Voluntary Sector.

To lead with the National Service Framework for Neurological Disabilities. Implement NICE guidelines and to work towards the Stroke Clinical Guidelines 2024/2025.

Represent the services as required at a strategic and at North East London networks.

To hold a small clinical caseload consisting of highly complex neurological conditions.

To act as a Consultant (Experienced specialist opinion) within the management of highly complex neuro/stroke service users.

Main duties of the job

• Operational / professional management and overall clinical development of the Integrated Neuro-rehab Service.
• To provide leadership within specialist area, developing strategy in response to national, North East London and local policy relevant to service areas
• To contribute and support key stakeholders (e.g. Stroke Neuro NEL, ICB) in the development of the Neuro/Stroke rehabilitation pathways across North East London and contribute to NEL Neuro Rehabilitation Community Practice.
• To contribute to the service effectiveness and be responsive to the changing needs of the local population.
• To take responsibility for the delivery of comprehensive and high quality Specialist Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.
• To work closely with all staff across CHN in the management of all neurological conditions. To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to provide integrated care for clients with neurological conditions. This includes working closely providing in reach to the acute sites and liaising closely with the Integrated Discharge Hub at Newham Hospital.
• Represent the services as required at a strategic and NEL level
• To hold a small clinical caseload consisting of highly complex neurological conditions at least 2 sessions per week.
• To act as a Consultant (Experienced specialist opinion) within the management of highly complex neuro/stroke service users
• To attend and contribute to the NEL stroke and Neuro meetings

About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Closing date: 25 October 2026
Reference number: 363-CHN8339639
Job location: East Ham Care Centre, Shrewsbury Road, East Ham, E7 8QP

Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Training (Essential)

• Degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing Professional development
• Health Professional/ Nursing qualification

Clinical experience (Essential)

• At least three years management experience within the NHS including staff management (including multi-professional staff management), performance management, experience of managing change, experience of working with users and patient led organisations, experience of business case writing, and experience of managing Health/Social Care in disability/Stroke or a related field

Skills and abilities (Essential)

• Good Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Good knowledge and understanding of national stroke policies and guidance
• Able to write and understand complex standard operating procedure
• Understanding and knowledge of stroke / Neuro issues
• Knowledge and understanding of how to improve and develop services

Experience (Essential)

• Previous leadership experience in Neuro

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.elft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Mark Harrison, Out Patient Services Manager, mark.harrison14@nhs.net, 02085866464

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