Description
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced registered nurse to join the Complex Spinal Nursing Team and deliver great care to patients. This post is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist nursing skills in the care of patients with complex spinal needs.
The Complex Spine service provides comprehensive patient care from initial referral to discharge from the service. The specialist nursing team are pivotal in delivering this service, working closely with the complex spinal surgeons and other members of the expert multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and collaboratively within the complex spinal nursing team and within a detailed clinical governance framework.
The successful applicant must be passionate about this patient group, highly motivated and enthusiastic about teaching all grades of staff. The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first-rate organisational and multitasking skills and the ability to prioritise effectively and efficiently in a busy and fast-paced work environment.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to support, train, develop and educate others as a member of the Complex Spinal Nursing team. The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives as well as objectives for this service ensuring that the care delivered reflects the Trust Vision and Values.
The NHNN is an internationally renowned hospital for clinical practice and world-class clinical research in neurosciences. It is also closely associated with the Institute of Neurology (ION). Together, NHNN and ION are regarded as the premier neurosciences centre in the UK.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive care to patients with complex spinal needs
- Work autonomously and collaboratively within the complex spinal nursing team
- Develop and implement care plans for patients with complex spinal needs
- Educate and train staff on complex spinal care
- Participate in clinical governance frameworks
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Relevant post-registration programme
- Teaching/Assessment programme
- Honours Degree in Nursing, research or ethics
- Minimum 3 years' relevant post-registration experience in the same specialty at band 6
- Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of developing & leading nurse-led clinics/services
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
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