Enhanced Practitioner in CSF disorders | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in England is seeking a motivated Advanced Practitioner to join their hydrocephalus team, covering maternity leave for one year. You will work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, performing clinical duties and conducting patient reviews. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and some healthcare experience, with training provided. The role offers a chance to work in a dedicated and diverse team focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent time-management.
• Ability to be a team player and support colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence in communicating with patients and external services.
• Ideally, prior neurosurgical or hydrocephalus experience, though training on the job will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Work closely within an established hydrocephalus service specialising in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
• Provide clinical duties in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Conduct physical examinations, request and analyse diagnostic tests.
• Take clear histories from patients via hydrocephalus advice line.
• Communicate with external services to optimise patient care.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Time-management

Team player

Communication skills

Neurosurgical or hydrocephalus experience

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Practitioner to join the hydrocephalus team. This is a 0.8 FTE maternity leave cover over a period of one year, flexibly working Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely within an established hydrocephalus service specialising in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus and other CSF disorders.
• Provide clinical duties in inpatient and outpatient settings at Southmead Hospital, including daily patient reviews.
• Conduct physical examinations, request and analyse diagnostic tests, perform patient investigations, and make appropriate referrals.
• Take clear histories from patients via the hydrocephalus advice line and offer safe, appropriate guidance.
• Communicate with external services such as primary care and other specialist clinicians to optimise patient care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent time‑management.
• Ability to be a team player and support colleagues within the multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence in communicating with patients and external services.
• Ideally, prior neurosurgical or hydrocephalus experience, though training on the job will be provided.

Why Join Us?

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset, and is a regional Major Trauma Centre with internationally recognised services.

We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups. We are an anti‑discriminatory organisation committed to building a diverse team.

This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Oct 2025.