Specialist Nurse in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Aintree, Liverpool, L97LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of evidence-based nursing care for patients with movement disorders. Provide expert advice and clinica...
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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 patientrecords.
Involve patients/carers and relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needsare met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relativesand professionals across health and social services.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment protocols.
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 e.g., clinical exam, neuro course, mentorship
Desirable: - Degree; - Post registration qualification in specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience and experience in neurosciences
- Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development
- Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area
- Experience in the use of evidence based practice
Desirable: - Experience with movement disorders
Knowledge
Essential
- Participation in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate effectively within a multi disciplinary team
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- Able to manage own workload and work with minimal supervision
- Able to perform comprehensive patient assessment, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Ability to plan and co-ordinate activity within an MDT framework
- Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills
- Ability to work in pressured environment e.g. during surgery
Desirable: - Intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets; - Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policy relating to deep brain stimulation
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Committed to raising standards in clinical areas
- Ability to prioritise and work pro-actively
- Capable of working on own initiative, self motivated and the ability to motivate others
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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