The Lead Neuromuscular Nurse will lead and support a team of Band 7 Neuromuscular Clinical Nurse Specialists as well as providing direct line management. A leadership role as well as clinical, the post holder will be expected to nurture diverse talent as well as provide clear leadership and a passion for innovation and service improvement.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Main duties of the job

The role will support patients with inflammatory neuropathies receiving treatment with Intravenous Human Immunoglobulin infusions (IVIg) or Immunosuppressant medications. They will work within a multidisciplinary team of consultants, physiotherapists, pharmacists and clinical fellows to provide excellent clinical care. The post-holder will provide face to face and virtual support for patients receiving these treatments, and will also hold telephone clinics independently, they will attend multidisciplinary clinics (consultant led) to review and monitor patients. They will be able to accurately record and interpret patient outcome measures to be submitted to NHS England.

The post holder will be actively involved in collecting and auditing data from the service and use this to improve and develop the service. They will train and educate patients to self-infuse at home with both subcutaneous immunoglobulin and intravenous immunoglobulin. They will be able to review patients' blood test monitoring and identify anomalies safely and act accordingly, they will be able to provide up to date and relevant patient information about these medications

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Relevant post-registration programme
• Teaching/Assessment programme
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Completed/completing master's degree.
• Previous experience in Leadership role

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' relevant post registration experience in same specialty
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty.
• Evidence of developing & leading nurse led clinics / services.
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively autonomously.
• Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
• Able to respond appropriately to accident or untoward clinical incidents.
• Participate in and comply with UCLH, and Divisional clinical governance frameworks.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Previous experience of formal & informal teaching of patients & staff

Desirable

• Previous experience of developing standards, guidelines, and policies
• Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor and mentor
• Previous experience in budgetary management
• Innovative approach to service Delivery and change

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Commitment to maintaining own fitness for practice through maintaining a personal portfolio of competencies.
• Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor.
• Reflective in practice

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

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309-UCLH-4930