Job summary
Nurse Specialist - Doncaster and Rotherham Neurological Services

Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our neurological services to recruit a clinical nurse specialist to our team for Doncaster and Rotherham patients.

Our service is seeking a nurse with relevant experience to be involved in the delivery and development of services for patient with neurological conditions.

This post will be based on Magnolia Lodge, Neurorehabilitation Unit, Tickhill Road Hospital.

The post holder will work primarily on the unit as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team but as a member of the wider specialist nursing team will also be expected to cover the specialist nurse role across the Doncaster and Rotherham pathway in clinics and in the community as required.

Applicants should have personal values and behaviours that align with those outlined by RDaSH and NHS Values.

The ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced, flexible, forward-thinking nurse
• Able to autonomously manage a caseload of patients with a range of neurological conditions
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Attend and represent the service in patient related meetings across primary and secondary care
• Able to aid with the development and delivery of training packages relating to neurological conditions

Main duties of the job

• To develop and deliver a specialist nursing service for people with neurological conditions
• To assess individual patient's needs, set and implement programmes of care for patients linking with primary, secondary and tertiary care ensuring care is properly coordinated.
• To contribute to the development of nursing within the Trust by working across boundaries and interagency working.
• As part of a team, initiate research-based practice and monitor the quality of the service being provided.

About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• First level Registered Nurse, registered with NMC
• NMP/Non Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to obtain this qualification

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience
• Evidence of on-going professional development and evidence in relation to neurological conditions
• Commitment to continuous improvement of services - experience leading change
• Evidence of leadership experience and/or qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic IT Skills
• Enthusiastic, dynamic, flexible and tactful
• Personal integrity
• Team Worker
• Maintains confidentiality
• Trustworthy and reliable

Skills/Abilities
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously whilst able to work as an interdisciplinary team member
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to prioritise complex workload
• Proven effective communication skills

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).

For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Cheryl Parkinson
cheryl.parkinson@nhs.net
03000214090