Clinical Nurse/ AHP Specialist - Neurology

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worcester is seeking full-time and part-time Band 7 Clinical Nurse/AHP Specialists to join their Neurology team. The role involves managing a caseload within a multidisciplinary team focusing on various neurological conditions. Essential qualifications include V300 prescribing and health assessment, alongside a Level 6 degree in adult nursing. Candidates should have relevant experience in stroke or neuro care. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in the field of neurology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Stroke or Neuro care required.
• Ability to assess complex patient needs and make decisions.
• Evidence of being up-to-date with current issues in neurology.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the Neurology specialty.
• Manage a caseload and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to patient-centered multidisciplinary care.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication skills

IT literacy

Flexibility

Education

First level registration

Level 6 Degree in adult Nursing

Health Assessment qualification

Nurse prescriber qualification

Neurology training at level 6 or 7

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for both full time and part time Band 7 Clinical Nurse / AHP Specialists to join the Neurology team at Worcester Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. We welcome applicants from Nursing / Physio / Paramedic / Pharmacy backgrounds.

The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team who lead on a variety of Neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s, Headache, Neurovascular, Neuromuscular, FND and Epilepsy.

We are seeking applicants who want to pursue an interest in their chosen Neurological field.

The post holder will undertake outpatient clinics across Worcestershire as well as support development for inpatients.

V300 prescribing and health assessment is essential for this role and will be supported by our consultant team and ACPs.

If you would like more information on this vacancy or arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Matron Gincy John or Stuart Guy, Directorate Manager – Email: [e-mail]

Interviews will be 6th January 2026.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a service working within the Clinical Nurse Specialist nursing team within the speciality of Neurology, manage a caseload and act as a link with the Worcestershire Community Trust, particularly the Community Neurology Team, to ensure timely and appropriate transfer of care in a managed way.
• To ensure cohesive working between Acute and Community Neurology Services.
• To contribute to the organisation of Neurology multidisciplinary, patient‑centred care.
• To facilitate flow of patients both from A&E and through the Neurology unit in accordance with NICE guidelines.
• To provide expert relevant clinical advice and support to patients and their carers.
• To support the development and implementation of best practice within the speciality of neurology medicine.
• To provide a specialist nursing role in the assessment and management of patients who have suffered a neurology (in‑and‑out) condition.
• To provide an outreach service to other patients in the Hospital who have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of neurology, ensuring that their management is timely and appropriate.
• To provide key support and an educational resource for any qualified and unqualified nursing staff, allied health professionals, junior doctors and students working within the speciality.
• To develop nurse‑led Outpatient services and manage a caseload.
• To play a key role in ensuring that national and local targets for neurology are met.

Experience – Essential

• Recent and relevant experience in Stroke or Neuro care.
• Working within a multidisciplinary team and multi‑agencies to provide specialised nursing services.
• Experience and training of staff.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment/decision making and care delivery skills.
• Ability to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and to make decisions on investigation ordering and correct referral pathway.
• IT literate in use of Word, email, Excel.
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information including condition‑related information concerning patients.
• Be confident and competent in providing specialist advice concerning the care or treatment of the speciality group of patients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of MDT and autonomously.
• Evidence of being up‑to‑date with current issues and research in neurology.
• Demonstrates strong clinical, professional and leadership skills.
• Experience of completing audits and managing change in relation to the results.
• Will undertake research and development within the role with some clinical trials.
• Frequent requirement for moderate physical effort for several long periods during a shift.

Experience – Desirable

• Involvement in clinical audit and research.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment or decision making and delivery skills.
• Experience of autonomous working in clinic.
• Experience in teaching.

Personal Qualities – Essential

• Flexible to meet needs of post.
• Dexterity and accuracy are required to be able to administer and draw up medications.

Qualifications – Essential

• First level registration.
• Level 6 Degree in adult Nursing.
• Health Assessment qualification.
• Nurse prescriber qualification.
• Neurology training/ modules at level 6 or 7.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards.
• MSc degree or willingness to study at this level.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer Details

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address:

Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD

Employer's website: https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/