Neurology Specialist Nurse

Provides a specialist resource within the specialist nursing role for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) their carers, members of the general public, health professionals, statutory and voluntary bodies.

Works within the West Norfolk Community Neurology Team and acts as a conduit in the care of individuals with the identified Neurological conditions, between a variety of services and settings.

Develops the knowledge of individuals with a long-term neurological condition, their relatives and carers, members of the general public, health professionals, statutory and voluntary bodies about the management and symptoms associated with these diagnoses.

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Actively facilitates and participates in improving and enhancing the delivery of the care given to individuals with a long-term neurological condition, at a local, regional and national level.

To triage nurse specialist referrals for individuals with a long-term neurological condition, who have a GP within West Norfolk.

To provide assessment, monitoring, support and education for people with the identified neurological conditions using recognised assessment tools, evaluate findings and develop a goal plan.

To monitor drug therapies and recommend changes as appropriate in line with professional guidelines (Nursing and Midwifery Council) and local and national guidelines.

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Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse or equivalent knowledge and experience

Desirable: - Post registration qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Experience in working with Multi-disciplinary team.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential: - Manage and deliver nurse led community clinics; - Ability to manage a large caseload of clients in a variety of settings; - IT competence with Microsoft 365

Desirable: - SystmOne experience

Communication

Essential: - Excellent verbal / written communication skills.; - Ability to have sensitive and emotive discussions.

Personal and People Development

Essential: - Patient education experience; - Staff education experience

Personal Attributes / Behaviours

Other

Essential: - Must hold a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.; - Able to communicate effectively using the English language