Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Neurovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist within Neurosciences at Cardiff and Vale UHB. The successful candidate will work alongside the Neurovascular Consultants and CNS to deliver this specialist service. Demonstrate knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and complications associated with these conditions. Provide specialist clinical assessment of patients, offer symptom management and early identification of problems. Provide advice and support for practical aspects of life e.g work, driving. Offer emotional support to patients and families.The post holder will provide education and consult widely with professional colleagues while promoting a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research, audit, development and innovation as part of the multidisciplinary.The successful candidate will need to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing nursing leadership in adult neurovascular disorders, within Cardiff and Vale. Act as a source of specialist knowledge and assist in meeting the information needs of individuals, their families, carers and staff members both directly and indirectly through information provision and signposting. Individualised assessments and discussions with patients and families during inpatient phases of recovery. If interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Main duties of the job Post is secondment for 12 months to meet needs of the service You will be required to act as a leader and role model in adult neurovascular disorders, setting standards & expectations of quality of care. You will be able to offer support and counselling at the time of referral, diagnosis or change in needs of the adults and families you are supporting. You will need to ensure that the information is displayed in all necessary hospital clinics about the MDUK, Wales Neuromuscular Network and the Nurse Specialist for Primary Muscle Disease & how they can be contacted. Initiate and promote national networking & sharing of expertise and knowledge. Ensure all care given will satisfy all relevant legal, professional and clinical governance responsibilities. Develop, implement, monitor and audit clinical guidelines/protocols for the management of patients, related aspects of care and lead implementation/evaluation. Share this knowledge at a local, national and international level as appropriate, to ensure continual improvements in patients care. Ensure registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is maintained. Be aware and adhere to the code of professional conduct for the nurse, midwife and health visitor. Adhere to mandatory training and Revalidation requirements. Report and record all incidents according to Health Board process of complaints and incidents, and participate in official investigations when required. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-NMR033-0325 Job locations University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job responsibilities English - You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Cymraeg - Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol Job description Job responsibilities English - You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Cymraeg - Cewch hyd i Ddisgrifiad Swydd llawn a Manyleb y Person wediu hatodi o fewn y dogfennau ategol Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current 1st level Registration with NMC BSc/BN Nursing Desirable Teaching qualification MSc Experience Essential At least 5 years post registration experience in acute adult nursing At least 2 years Experience of working in a Neurosurgical setting at band 6 or above Evidence of delivering informal education to the multidisciplinary team Skills Essential Experience in the care of patients with Neurovascular disease Desirable Experience in amending and troubleshooting different treatment methods Special Knowledge Essential Ability to discuss the audit process Desirable Evidence of previous experience in clinical audit and research Ability to identify and manage clinical risk issues Experience in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines Personal attributes Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current 1st level Registration with NMC BSc/BN Nursing Desirable Teaching qualification MSc Experience Essential At least 5 years post registration experience in acute adult nursing At least 2 years Experience of working in a Neurosurgical setting at band 6 or above Evidence of delivering informal education to the multidisciplinary team Skills Essential Experience in the care of patients with Neurovascular disease Desirable Experience in amending and troubleshooting different treatment methods Special Knowledge Essential Ability to discuss the audit process Desirable Evidence of previous experience in clinical audit and research Ability to identify and manage clinical risk issues Experience in the development of clinical protocols and guidelines Personal attributes Essential Good written and verbal communication skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address University Hospital of Wales Heath Park Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)