Neurology Lead Practitioner
Working within the specialist Neurology Practitioner service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you will provide high‑quality specialist clinical care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Responsibilities
* Manage a complex dual‑specialty caseload spanning both Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Disease, working across inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Provide seizure management, anti‑seizure medication titration, and Parkinson’s medication optimisation including dopaminergic therapies.
* Conduct SUDEP risk assessment, DVLA counselling, advance care planning, and mental health and psychosocial screening integrated into both pathways.
* Lead and support practitioner‑led clinics, contribute to ward‑based neurology care, and act as a specialist resource for colleagues.
* Implement safety tools such as SUDEP and Seizure Safety Checklists and Parkinson’s Time Critical Medication protocols, benchmark performance against NASH and the National Parkinson’s Audit, and contribute to the development of standardised pathways.
* Work closely with Consultant Neurologists, the Lead Neurology Practitioner, and multidisciplinary teams across the Medicine Division, maintaining relationships with tertiary neurology centres and community partners.
Qualifications
* Registered Professional (HCPC or NMC) with post‑registration experience and a grounding in Epilepsy and/or Parkinson’s Disease.
* Strong communication skills and a commitment to developing practice.
* Leadership and independent working capability.
* Desirable: non‑medical prescribing qualification and post‑registration qualification in either specialty.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered Professional with a current registration to the governing body appropriate to their professional background (HCPC, NMC).
* Root Cause Analysis or other investigation training.
* Post‑registration qualification or accredited training in Epilepsy or Parkinson’s Disease/Movement Disorders.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Epilepsy and Parkinson’s Disease, including clinical presentations, pharmacological management, and associated risks.
* Awareness of challenges faced by patients and families living with these conditions, including psychosocial, functional, and safety considerations.
Experience
* Experience of working in a multi‑agency environment and liaising with social services.
* Experience working within multi‑agency policies, protocols, and guidelines.
* Experience working within a Parkinson’s Disease or Movement Disorder service.
* Experience attending clinical supervision.
* Experience working in different care settings.
* Experience safeguarding adults.
* Experience providing training/education to staff.
* Experience undertaking root cause analysis or similar investigations, including report production.
Benefits and Development
Professional growth within a small, dynamic team, with real scope for progression to Band 7 within 12 months. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, and the role supports the use of digital healthcare innovations.
Equal Opportunity
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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