About the role
Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00
An exciting nursing opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to work in the Integrated Community Neurology Team as a Neurology Nurse, at East Coast Community Healthcare in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. We are looking for an enthusiastic forward-thinking clinician with a strong interest in Neurology and experience in managing patients in the community.
The post holder will work autonomously and have responsibility for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of planned programs of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team for patients with the neurological conditions of Parkinson's Disease/ Multiple Sclerosis/ Motor Neurone Disease, within the community setting; in accordance with evidence based practice and local policies/ protocols/ guidelines.
To support the Community Neurology Nurse Practitioner in ensuring that patients with neurological conditions receive the care outlined in the NSF for Long Term Conditions (DOH 2005) and the NICE guidelines for MS (DOH 2003) and PD (DOH 2006) focusing on key recommendations for service delivery. Reflecting local needs and Chief Nursing Officer Key roles outlined in the NHS plan (DOH 2001). Which include diagnostic investigations, make and receive referrals, and within agreed protocols, manage patient caseloads and treatments using the latest IT to triage patients to the most appropriate health professional when required.