Job summary Neuro Long Term Conditions Clinical Lead Nurse Previous candidates no need to apply. We are looking for an exceptional nurse leader who is experienced, innovative and committed to making a real difference to the Neurology service. This is a key nursing post, sitting within the Neurology Department senior nursing team, supporting the nurse consultant and matron through leading the clinical nurse specialist team to develop our services to a new level of excellence. They will be joining an established team of a Matron and Nurse Consultant, who are responsible for taking forward the nursing vision as well as being highly involved in service improvement and performance. This post holds line management responsibilities. Main duties of the job They will be an experienced senior nurse who has held previous leadership roles, including at an 8a level and possess a proven record of delivering safe and high quality patient care. They will be a highly visible leader, able to evidence how they have positively influenced nursing and patient care, have experience of innovation and change management and can demonstrate ongoing professional development. Patient safety and experience will be a priority, with an emphasis on compassion and dignity. About us Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ' Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our team to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence. At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 193-6786744NCG-2 Job locations Royal Berkshire NHS Trust Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description & Person Specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the Job description & Person Specification attached. Person Specification Education, qualifications and training Essential Registered nurse Minimum 5 years post registration Post registration qualification in relevant specialist field Degree level or equivalent knowledge and skills Advanced communication skills training Desirable Post graduate diploma in education Masters degree in a health related subject Independent prescriber Experience Essential Significant post registration clinical experience with relevant specialist senior role Experience of managing a team Experience in teaching and facilitating Desirable Operational management experience or experience as a ward manager Research experience and dissemination Person Specification Education, qualifications and training Essential Registered nurse Minimum 5 years post registration Post registration qualification in relevant specialist field Degree level or equivalent knowledge and skills Advanced communication skills training Desirable Post graduate diploma in education Masters degree in a health related subject Independent prescriber Experience Essential Significant post registration clinical experience with relevant specialist senior role Experience of managing a team Experience in teaching and facilitating Desirable Operational management experience or experience as a ward manager Research experience and dissemination 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 Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire NHS Trust Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)