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An exciting opportunity to join the Neurology Team as a Band 6 Headache Specialist Nurse. This role involves assessing, treating, and managing patients with headache disorders. Candidates must be Registered Nurses with a minimum of 4 years experience, effective communication skills, and a willingness to work flexibly.
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Neurology Team as a Band 6 Headache Specialist Nurse (Maternity Cover).
We are looking for an experienced nurse with an interest in developing skills in the treatment of headache disorders and who is committed to delivering high standards of care. You will work closely with the neurological speciality doctor. You will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with headache disorders.
You will need effective communication skills and be prepared to work flexibly and collaboratively to meet the needs of the service. It is essential to have evidence of professional competencies and the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to clinical practice.
Training would be provided for the role including injections.
Main duties of the jobTorbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care.
We have around 500,000 face-to-face contacts with patients in their homes and communities each year and see over 78,000 people in our A&E department annually. We serve a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.
We are proud to be part of a healthcare community that works in partnership to provide the best possible health and care for its population. Our partner organisations include, Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Torbay Council, Devon County Council and Rowcroft Hospice. Along with the South Devon and Torbay Clinical Commissioning Group, we are all members of the local JoinedUp Board, which makes decisions about how to develop services to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Why Work With Us
Details Date posted04 July 2025
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata
ContractFixed term
Duration12 months
Working patternPart-time
Reference number388-7185421-NMC
Job locationsNeurology Department
Medical Directorate, Level 7 Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
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Job description Job responsibilitiesFull Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .
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Person Specification Qualifications EssentialThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer nameTorbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNeurology Department
Medical Directorate, Level 7 Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer nameTorbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
AddressNeurology Department
Medical Directorate, Level 7 Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA