Movement Disorders & DBS Specialist Nurse

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Nurse in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation at Band 6. The role focuses on assessing, planning and delivering evidence-based nursing care for patients with movement disorders and DBS, working within a multidisciplinary team across specialist neurology services.

You will provide expert clinical practice, education to staff, and participate in service development within DBS, ensuring patient-centred care and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must hold UK nursing registration (NMC) to practice.
• Post-registration neuroscience/movement disorders experience preferred.
• Experience in education, training and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessment and deliver MDT care.
• Willingness to participate in DBS service seminars and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for movement disorders.
• Provide expert nursing advice and education to patients/carers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve services and care quality.
• Involve patients and carers in planning and delivering care.
• Attend DBS service seminars and contribute to service development.
• Maintain accurate patient records and comply with policies and guidelines.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Current NMC registration

Diploma

Degree

Job description

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Nurse in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation at Band 6. The role focuses on assessing, planning and delivering evidence-based nursing care for patients with movement disorders and DBS, working within a multidisciplinary team across specialist neurology services.

You will provide expert clinical practice, education to staff, and participate in service development within DBS, ensuring patient-centred care and adherence to