Headache Specialist Nurse

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience required.
• Experience caring for patients in an outpatient environment.
• Proven ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Manage own patient caseload and maintain nurse-led clinics.
• Liaise with Neurology doctors and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate patient phone consultations for headache disorders.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

IT skills

Education

Registered Nurse - Adult

Educated to degree level

Tools

Infoflex

Job description

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 job

• Manage own patient caseload, maintain nurse-led clinics in secondary care providing advice and support to patients/carers regarding their ongoing care and condition. Be the point of contact for patients and carers.
• Maintain and evaluate telephone consultations for patients with Headache disorders.
• Liaise directly with Neurology Specialty Doctor/Consultant/GP.
• To offer holistic counselling and refer to specialist counselling services, if appropriate.
• To advise and support the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of patients with Headache disorders within the hospital and the primary care setting. This will require attendance at local meetings. Provide representation on committees/meetings as required.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

About us

Torbay 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 posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

388-7185421-NMC

Job locations

Neurology Department

Medical Directorate, Level 7 Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Job description Job responsibilities

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 responsibilities

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 .

#caretojoinus

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse - Adult
• Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience
• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber V300 qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Previous injection experience

Skills Essential

• Communication and IT skills
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Good IT skills, previous experience working with Infoflex system, Teams app or similar
• Use of Infoflex and other systems
• Service improvement skills

Knowledge Essential

• Proven injection competency

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/lecturing to a variety of audiences
• Experience of developing information leaflets, treatment pathways or similar
• Representation of Department/organisation in larger arena
• Previous experience working in Headache service

Experience Essential

• Experience of caring for patients in an outpatient environment
• Proven ability to work autonomously
• Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse - Adult
• Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience
• Educated to degree level

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber V300 qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Previous injection experience

Skills Essential

• Communication and IT skills
• Problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Good IT skills, previous experience working with Infoflex system, Teams app or similar
• Use of Infoflex and other systems
• Service improvement skills

Knowledge Essential

• Proven injection competency

Desirable

• Experience of teaching/lecturing to a variety of audiences
• Experience of developing information leaflets, treatment pathways or similar
• Representation of Department/organisation in larger arena
• Previous experience working in Headache service

Experience Essential

• Experience of caring for patients in an outpatient environment
• Proven ability to work autonomously
• Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Registration

Applicants 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 Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Registration

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

Employer details Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neurology Department

Medical Directorate, Level 7 Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Neurology Department

Medical Directorate, Level 7 Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)