Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist (Hydrocephalus)

Job overview

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programs of evidence-based nursing care.
• Provide expert advice and support in clinical practice by varying methods of communication
• Participate in the education and training of other staff members
• Be a role model for all staff through provision of high standards of professional practice
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivered within varying environments

Main duties of the job

Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.

Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records

Involve patients/carers and relatives in the planning and delivery of care.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives and professionals across health and social services.

Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment protocols.

Demonstrate specialist knowledge in relation to the CSF pathway, treatments and surgical procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Continually monitor standards of care and participate in the improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
• Promote patient and public involvement activities in the specialist area, leading to service improvement.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.