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Job overview
An exciting opportunity to work in the Neurology Specialist Team has arisen. This role will involve autonomous, independent clinical practice. With a background of nursing, the post holder will work closely with Consultants Neurologists and clinical nursing staff within the NMSK Division and other divisions within the trust towards improving service for patients with neurological conditions, specialising in and supporting cognitive disorders.
Main duties of the job
The Cognitive Disorders Specialist Nurse Practitioner will work as an integral part of the Multidisciplinary team at the Cognitive Disorders Service Southmead Hospital. Their responsibilities will include:
1. Working as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Cognitive Disorders.
2. Provision of nurse-led clinics, face-to-face consultations with patients with a range of cognitive disorders, and reviewing medications, providing information and offering advice.
3. Provision of a nurse-led telephone advice line.
4. Answering patient queries and writing correspondence pre-first appointment, between appointments and following discharge to local services.
5. Initial post-diagnostic support, providing advice on how to access information on legal and financial matters and the role of statutory and voluntary services.
6. Organisation of day case procedures for cognitive patients, including coordination of diagnostic investigations and performing lumbar punctures.
7. Liaison with local services and HCP to strengthen communication between tertiary and secondary dementia services and ensure smooth patient experience.
8. Attendance at Dementia Provider Meetings three times per year.
9. Obtaining the necessary clinical qualifications and competencies in a timely way in order to fulfil the role of ANP in Cognitive Disorders.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualification
* Current registration.
* Significant post-registration experience (more than 5 years).
* Evidence of qualifications post NMC Registration.
* Recognising teaching qualification.
* Experience of working with people with long-term cognitive disorders.
* Evidence of leadership.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Clear understanding of the role and expectations.
* Advanced communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
* Evidence of good organisation and time management skills.
* Evidence of critical analysis and critical assessment skills.
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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