Clinical Nurse Specialist Spasticity & Cerebral Palsy Service

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London seeks a nurse for its Spasticity Team, focusing on high-quality nursing for neurological disabilities. Responsibilities include developing skills within a supportive team, providing training, and engaging in multidisciplinary collaboration. Experience in neurosciences is essential. The role offers significant career development and educational opportunities, including conference attendance.

Benefits

Ongoing education and training

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Experience of working in neurosciences is essential.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high quality nursing input to the Spasticity Team.
• Use a competency framework to develop skills and provide clinical supervision.
• Collaborate with colleagues in spasticity management and rehabilitation.

Skills

Experience in neurosciences

Commitment to professional development

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to work in the Spasticity Team. This post holder would be working with the existing Nurse Specialist team to develop and deliver high quality nursing input to this expanding specialised service. Using a competency framework we would work with you to develop your skills.

Informal visits are encouraged.

Face-to-face interviews are planned for the 6th of October 2025.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

This post presents excellent opportunities for both career development and job satisfaction for individuals who have an interest in working with people with complex neurological disabilities. You will work within a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team of spasticity management, multiple sclerosis and rehabilitation specialists. We would be committed to provide training and clinical supervision to enable you to develop skills to practise autonomously in this specialist area. There are also opportunities for ongoing education and attendance at conferences. Experience of working in neurosciences is essential.

If you are keen to learn, develop nursing practice, work in partnership with individuals and participate in multidisciplinary teamwork we want to hear from you.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

Responsibilities

• Work with the existing Nurse Specialist team to develop and deliver high quality nursing input to the Spasticity Team.
• Use a competency framework to develop professional skills and provide training and clinical supervision to enable autonomous practice in the spasticity/neurology setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues in spasticity management, multiple sclerosis and rehabilitation to support patient care.
• Contribute to ongoing education and attendance at conferences as appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience of working in neurosciences is essential.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Additional Information

• For the full Person Specification and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.
• This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025.
• Previous applicants need not apply.