Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Neurology Team as a Band 6/7 Headache Specialist Nurse .

We are looking for an experienced nurse with an interest in developing skills in the treatment of headache disorders and who is committed to delivering high standards of care. You will work closely with the neurological speciality doctor. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with headache disorders.

You will need effective communication skills and be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential to have evidence of professional competencies and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice.

Training would be provided for the role including injections.

Main duties of the job

• Manage own patient caseload, maintain nurse-led clinics in secondary care providing advice and support to patients/carers regarding their ongoing care and condition. Be the point of contact for patients and carers.
• Maintain and evaluate telephone consultations for patients with Headache disorders.
• Liaise directly with Neurology Specialty Doctor/Consultant/GP.
• To offer holistic counselling and refer to specialist counselling services, if appropriate.
• To advise and support the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of patients with Headache disorders within the hospital and the primary care setting. This will require attendance at local meetings. Provide representation on committees/meetings as required.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

About us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care.

We have around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

We are proud to be part of a healthcare community that works in partnership to provide the best possible health and care for its population. Our partner organisations include, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Torbay Council, Devon County Council and Rowcroft Hospice. Along with the South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group, we are all members of the local JoinedUp Board, which makes decisions about how to develop services to achieve the best outcomes for patients.

Details
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 388-8322326-MUEC

Essential qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Adult
• Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience
• Educated to degree level

Desirable qualifications

• Non-Medical Prescriber V300 qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Previous injection experience

Essential skills

• Communication and IT skills
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable skills

• Good IT skills, previous experience working with Epic, Teams app or similar
• Use of EPIC and other systems
• Service improvement skills

Essential knowledge

• Proven injection competency

Desirable knowledge

• Experience of teaching/lecturing to a variety of audiences
• Experience of developing information leaflets, treatment pathways or similar
• Representation of Department/organisation in larger arena
• Previous experience working in Headache service

Essential experience

• Experience of caring for patients in an outpatient environment
• Proven ability to work autonomously
• Relevant post-registration experience

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.

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

Employer contact
Speciality Doctor Dr Kathryn Medcalf, k.medcalf@nhs.net, 01803654936

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