Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist (Hydrocephalus)
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L97LJ
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care. Provide expert advice and support in clinical practice by varying method...
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records
Involve patients/carers and relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment protocols.
Demonstrate specialist knowledge in relation to the CSF pathway, treatments and surgical procedures.
Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement.
The 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Diploma
- Post registration qualification in specialist area
Desirable
- Degree
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in speciality or related area
- Proven interest in acute and progressive neurological conditions
- Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience in the supervision of junior nursing staff
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to specialist area
- Able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Assertive
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
- Capable of demonstrating a visible high profile approach to the role
- Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills
Desirable
- Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
General and personal characteristics
Essential
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Ability to prioritise and work proactively
- High level of personal and professional credibility
- Capable of working on own initiative, self motivated and the ability to motivate others
- Committed to personal development
- Good attendance/ punctuality record
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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