Neurology Nurse SpecialistinLiverpoolinLiverpoolPUBLISHED MON 10 FEB 2025
Candidates must possess a strong theoretical and practical background in Neurosciences, be clinically competent, and hold non-medical prescribing qualifications. The position also allows for career development from Band 6 to Band 7 upon achieving necessary competencies, emphasizing growth and professional development within the role. Excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to service enhancement are essential for success in this position. Educational opportunities are well-supported, encouraging ongoing skill development and professional networking.
Movement Disorder Specialist Nurse role
As part of The Walton Centre's ongoing commitment to advancing nursing practice a Movement Disorder Neurology Nurse Specialist post is becoming available within our specialist team This post provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with a highly skilled and experienced team.
You will be responsible for working autonomously and should be clinically capable and competent.
The successful candidate needs to possess excellent theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of Neurosciences, be clinically competent to undertake clinical examination and should be a non-medical prescriber.
A development post Band 6 to Band 7 will be considered after relevant training and competencies have been achieved.
The successful postholder should have excellent communication skills, a 'can do' attitude, be driven and possess a passion for driving services forward.
The Trust has an excellent reputation for advancing nursing practice with a large number of specialist and advanced roles. Educational opportunities are significant and well-resourced, ensuring that nurses who are working at the cutting edge of their specialty continuously develop their skills, and they are encouraged to participate in regional and national forums to network and promote professional development.
If you would like to find out more about the post please contact Pippa Evans, Deputy Divisional Nurse Director on email
You will be responsible for delivering high quality and safe services to patients throughout the Cheshire and Merseyside region, with involvement in services delivered in North Wales.
The Neurology Nurse Specialist will provide expert professional advice, guidance and support to patients, carers and relevant professionals.
You will also be a point of contact to provide expert medication management for patients with long term neurological conditions.
You will contribute towards the continuity of patient care in the outpatient department at The Walton Centre, inpatient and outpatient settings in our satellite centres and in the patients home in the community.
You will work autonomously by utilising advanced health assessment and examination, decision making and diagnostic reasoning.
The Neurology Nurse Specialist will undertake telephone advice clinics.
The Neurology Nurse specialist will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, integrating with all relevant specialities and personnel.
The Nurse Specialist will be responsible for establishing patient and carer interventions and developing services to meet their needs in close conjunction with the Lead Consultant.
You will be accountable for your own professional actions, not directly supervised.
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