Job summary Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) provides an extensive range of integrated community and mental health services for people living in the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering. The community neurological nursing team consists of specialist nurses supporting those with Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinson's disease covering Havering and Barking & Dagenham. The successful applicant will be expected to have an extensive knowledge of Neurological conditions and general understanding of how other pathologies may impact on their management We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced nurse who is a strong team player with excellent communication skills. As a small team that manages complex Neurological patients you will be expected to provide and receive clinical supervision as required. You will be expected to liaise with a wide variety of health care professionals. Patients are managed within an integrated and multidisciplinary team within primary, secondary, and social care. As part of the interview process you will be expected to prove evidence of the following: - A current Registered Nurse qualification (Part 1 of NMC register) Cert, Diploma or First level Degree in Nursing Working towards or be a Non-Medical Prescriber. If you do not have this qualification the candidate must be prepared to undertake the training following a 6-month probationary period. Main duties of the job Hold a clinical caseload and develop and implement a plan of care for people with Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis, at home to promote seamless care, using a patient centred approach. Improve, develop and maintain clinical services to people with MND, PD and MS in conjunction with existing services. Work collaboratively with the Community Rehabilitation Service and local care teams for the benefit of the patients. Develop links with voluntary agencies involved in caring for and supporting the client group Provide telephone advice/consultations and information to carers and other Healthcare professionals on aspects of care and support. Have organisational knowledge relating to the Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. Responsible for providing accurate records or information required by the Trust for audit purposes. Ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing and controlling risk and ensuring risks are added to the Trust register. Communicate effectively with patients, carers and a wide range of clinicians, managers, and support staff both internal and external to the organisation. Work in line with appropriate NICE Guidelines. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735 p.a. pro rata for part time). Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa (Plus 15% HCAS) pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 395-AR169-24-A Job locations Yew Tree Resource Centre Yew Tree Gardens Romford RM79AA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. Person Specification Registered Nurse Essential Be prepared to undertake non-medical prescribing course To have achieved a degree in nursing Excellent command of English language Desirable Car driver experience in working in the community Recognised teaching qualification Experience Essential 4 Years post registration experience within Neurology communication Essential Excellent communication both written and verbal Desirable Excellent command of English language Person Specification Registered Nurse Essential Be prepared to undertake non-medical prescribing course To have achieved a degree in nursing Excellent command of English language Desirable Car driver experience in working in the community Recognised teaching qualification Experience Essential 4 Years post registration experience within Neurology communication Essential Excellent communication both written and verbal Desirable Excellent command of English language 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Yew Tree Resource Centre Yew Tree Gardens Romford RM79AA Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)