Neuromuscular Care Advisor

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the South West seeks an experienced Neuromuscular Advisor. This role, based in Plymouth covering Cornwall, will provide specialist support for patients with neuromuscular conditions, promoting independence and quality of life. Candidates should have a relevant professional qualification and significant experience in community settings. The position offers opportunities for flexible working and career development. Salary ranges from £47,810 to £54,710 annually.

Benefits

Funded opportunities to attend conferences

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Significant demonstrable experience of working with people with life limiting conditions.
• Proven knowledge of NHS/Social Services legislation.
• Experience of community-based work.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support for adults and children with neuromuscular conditions.
• Work in partnership with other service providers to improve patient quality of life.
• Advocate for patients and manage challenging relationships with sensitivity.

Skills

Experience with patients and their families

Excellent communication skills

Ability to assess complex situations

Education

Professional care qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to apply for the post of Neuromuscular Advisor for Cornwall. If you are an experienced Nurse, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with the passion and drive to make a positive difference in patients' lives, then we invite you to join our team of Neuromuscular Advisors across the South West.

This unique role is based in Plymouth but covers Cornwall: Provides specialist, holistic support for adults and children. Offers a highly rewarding service promoting a culture of service excellence. Empowers individuals to better manage their conditions. Includes opportunities to get involved with the education of patients and professionals. University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust is part of the South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network (SWNODN), with the team based in Bristol and Plymouth. We offer funded opportunities to attend conferences worldwide to support your development. Flexible working is an option, such as hybrid home/office working. Candidates must have:

• Significant experience of working with patients and their families, an ability to work across different organisations / MDT.
• A full valid driving licence with access to suitable transport for business use (alternative arrangements may be made for a disabled candidate).

Main duties of the job

You will work in partnership with other Specialist Neuromuscular Network colleagues, to contribute to the development of the service, and work in partnership with other service providers to maximise the health, independence and quality of life of people living with a neuromuscular condition.

With your experience of working with people with long term conditions, you should be able to assess complex situations and manage challenging relationships with empathy and sensitivity, whilst supporting patient needs, acting as an advocate and negotiating effectively. You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to connect effectively with people of all ages, cultures or religious backgrounds with dignity and respect.

You will provide ongoing information and support to people living with a neuromuscular condition and their families/carers. You will ensure patients can maximise their independence with the flexibility, sensitivity and forethought required to meet the specific physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of the individual.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

see attached Job Description for this post

The South West Neuromuscular Operational Delivery Network (SWNODN) is a clinically driven network of key stakeholders including doctors, allied health professionals, NHS managers, commissioners, patients, carers and their families.

Our aim is to develop and establish world class and equitable care for people of all ages living with rare neuromuscular conditions in the South West of England, and to improve their quality of life and overall experience of NHS services.

As part of the team, you will be based in Mount Gold hospital but work in Derriford Hospital and travel to the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro, to help deliver our service. There will also be travel to other outreach clinics and home visits as necessary.

For more information about the role, please phone or email Sarah Collett, Neuromuscular Network Manager in Bristol on 0117 4141185 or email [e-mail]

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven knowledge of legislation around NHS/Social Services provision and services
• Awareness of current developments in the NHS and Social Services and of government policy

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• In possession of a professional care qualification in Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Professional registration
• Significant demonstrable experience of working with people with life limiting, life threatening or severely disabling conditions
• Significant demonstrable experience of community-based work

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum Pro Rata