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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.
* 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.
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
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Kathryn Medcalf Job title: Speciality Doctor Email address: k.medcalf@nhs.net Telephone number: 01803 654936
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