Headache Nurse Specialist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in York is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Headache to join their Neurology team. The role requires a motivated candidate with an interest in neurology, responsible for managing patient care and providing specialized treatments. This position offers training and professional growth opportunities within a supportive environment. Applications are encouraged from candidates with a nursing qualification and relevant experience.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27–33 days of holiday

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in neurology is essential.
• Ability to manage a defined caseload and assess care needs.
• Competence in providing treatment plans for chronic migraine patients.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Neurology/Headache team at York Teaching Hospital.
• Manage and assess a defined caseload, developing care plans.
• Provide specialist treatment plans including Botox administration.

Skills

Interest in neurology

Motivation

Proactivity

Dedication

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

The Neurology/Headache Team has an exciting new opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Headache. This role would be suitable for a candidate who has an interest or some experience in neurology with relevant knowledge and who is keen to develop their skills in this area. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the current Advanced Headache Nurse Specialist and Consultant Neurologists to develop competencies in this highly specialised role. This is a highly satisfying, but demanding role and it is essential that candidates are extremely motivated, proactive, dedicated and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Working within the Neurology/Headache team based at York Teaching Hospital, closely with the nursing and medical teams.
• Managing a defined caseload and assessing care needs, developing, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, and setting standards of care.
• Providing specialised treatment plans for patients including Botox and Greater Occipital Nerve block injections.
• Offering specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and contributing to the development of the specialty service.
• Ensuring cost effective use of resources.
• If working as a non-medical prescriber, initiating and prescribing treatment and evaluating its clinical effectiveness.

Professional Development

Training to achieve competency and autonomy in the delivery of Botox and Greater Occipital Nerve block treatment for patients with chronic migraine and other headaches. Dedicated career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development. Commitment to and support for wellbeing.

Additional Information

• Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
• Our benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, 27–33 days holiday, paid and unpaid leave, confidential EAP, NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes, and various learning and development opportunities.
• Discerning note: Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting for registered roles; inaccuracies may prevent progression.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion about the role.
• A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
• Closing date: This advert may close early if a high number of applications are received; submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values: we are kind; we are open; we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to a diverse workforce. If you need any accessibility adjustments, please contact [e-mail]. We will consider requests for flexible working from the start of employment where possible; discuss your requirements with the recruiting manager.

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