A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
• We are seeking a skilled and experienced nurse specialising in neurology, to join our well established and respected, multi-disciplinary Community Neuro Team within the borough of Wandsworth.
• The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults and older people with a variety of neurological conditions including Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for stroke patients.
• Specialist knowledge and experience of neurological medicines and continence management would be advantageous.
• There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning.
• The MD team also includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietician, clinical neuropsychologists, neuronavigator, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, admin and psychology assistants.
• The post holder will have a key role in the overall community neuro rehab service development, and also a lead role within wider neuro nursing pathways in Wandsworth (for example continence, stroke, MND and end of life care) and St George’s Hospital services.
• Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, annual Personal Development Plans, post-graduate and in-service training from a uni-professional and multi-disciplinary point of view. Supervision of students is very much encouraged.
• All our staff are fully supported by the Clinical Team Leader for the Community Neuro Team.
• To work as an autonomous, advanced practitioner and deliver an expert nursing service within the specialty of community neuro rehabilitation.
• Provide effective hands on nursing care, support, advice, supervision and education to clients, carers and relatives with complex neurological needs.
• To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing excellent clinical knowledge and support.
• To assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
• To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty pathways to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients.
• To link with other healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in all healthcare settings.
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
The attached job description provides a full overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the full Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024
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