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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern is Monday-Friday.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Deep Brain Stimulation and Movement Disorder Team, based in the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
This post will support the clinical team in the operation of outpatient clinics, inpatient management and a telephone helpline to support patients in the management of the management of their movement disorder. This post will have exposure to patients undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation, and they will assist and develop treatment plans to that effect under the supervision of Band 7 or medical team.
The role of the Movement Disorder DBS CNS is that of a highly experienced clinical nurse responsible for providing direct advanced clinical care within specialist services in the Institute of Neurological Sciences. To assist in coordinating the provision of seamless care, in conjunction with medical staff and to liaise with other members of the Multi-disciplinary Team to facilitate investigation, treatment, transfer or discharge of the patient as efficiently and effectively as possible.
The post holder will demonstrate a broad range of advanced knowledge, skills and theory in the initial management of medical and nursing needs of patients with movement disorders. A fundamental part of the CNS is to assess, and manage the identified physical, clinical and psycho- social needs of movement disorder patients and provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients. The CNS will have skills in the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in existing or new medical conditions. The CNS will be involved in the assess/admit elective and non-elective patients.
It is essential that you are a Registered Adult Nurse with NMC pin with significant post registration experience or can evidence transferable skills suitable to this role. IT skills are essential.
Relevant experience working within the Neurology or Neurosurgical Service is advantageous although not essential.
For an informal discussion, please contact Helena Richmond, Lead Nurse on 0141 201 2343 or Elaine Tyrell 0141 201 2837.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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