Job summary
- Main area
- Neurology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 394-UPC-7028986VV
- Employer
- The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Hillingdon NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Uxbridge
- Salary
- £42,939 - £50,697 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Neurology Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site, please register when you click APPLY at the end of this advertisement. The Trust is able to offer hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (through third party provider), together with salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work) and a range of national and local staff discounts (subject to availability).
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Job overview
We are looking for candidates who have:
· A person with a minimum of 2 years post graduate experience.
· NHS experience at Band 5 level preferably with some experience in caring for patients with Neurological conditions.
· Hard working, adaptable, possessing high-level communications skills and the ability to build strong relationships with key team members
· To work on their own initiative and to embrace developmental opportunities
· Must be highly committed to MDT working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to hold an out patient case load. If you are seeking to develop your skills in the area of neurology/ rehabilitation whilst maintaining a quality work/life balance then this post could be just what you are looking for. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Neurology nurse with excellent initiative and communication skills to join our well established multi-disciplinary team.
You will have excellent opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and skills working as a member of our integrated team you will be actively involved in acute assessment of Neurology inpatients and also be involved in discharge planning. In addition to a varied clinical caseload you will be responsible for the supervision and upskilling of nursing and medical colleagues to enhance the patient pathway and improve communication in an integrated way. You will have opportunities to contribute to service development projects and clinical audit.
Working for our organisation
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Peron specification
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to give great patient care but also to lead a team and manage resources
- Evidence of ability to support the senior team, to work as a team player and to lead junior nurses and MDT colleagues
- Shows skills to competently assess and manage the Neurology cohort of patients and can work collaboratively to put timely plans in place to keep patients safe
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly to patients and colleagues
- Evidence leadership, initiative and excellent decision making, not just in terms of clinical situations but also when dealing with colleagues or with patients and their families
Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience such as Experience of caring for ITU /Rehabilitation/Neurology patients
- Experience and knowledge of Neurological conditions
- Evidence of teaching
- Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
- Ability to perform in stressful and complex situations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bernadette Williams
- Job title
- MS lead nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01895 279717
- Additional information
For more information and a confidential discussion, please contact:
Bernadette Williams MS Nurse Lead for Neuro-rehabilitation 01895 279707
Closing date for applications is
*Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised if application numbers are high
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Priority will be given to any applicants in the London area that are currently at risk providing essential criteria are met.
Non EU/EEA applications:
We welcome applications form candidates requiring a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship (formerly a Work Permit) to work in the UK. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website.
Applicants must have current KUK registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This position 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 (formally CRB) to check for any criminal convictions.
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