Job summaryAs a Spinal Associate Specialist Nurse, you will be responsible for the provision of care for patients undergoing spinal surgery on both elective and emergency pathways, enhancing the patient experience from the pre-operative referral period through to out-patient period.
Assisting surgeons, utilising decision making and clinical judgement skills, organising and ordering diagnostic tests, undertaking physical examinations, clerking, adhering to policies and protocols and recording comprehensive nursing assessments.
Providing specialist spinal nursing service for patients undergoing spinal and orthopaedic procedures, both inpatient and outpatient and support nursing staff to develop their knowledge and skills within the speciality.
Main duties of the jobPlease see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
About usThe Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
QualificationsEssential- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Clinical examination Level 7
Desirable- Post registration qualification in specialist area
Knowledge & ExperienceEssential- Previous acute spinal/orthopaedic or neuroscience experience
- Previous pre-op assessment experience
- Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience in the supervision of junior nursing staff
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
Desirable- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in specialty or related area
Skills and AttributesEssential- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
Desirable- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
