Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Communication and IT skills
- Skills
Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge
Proven injection competency
- Experience
Experience of caring for patients in an outpatient environment
- Experience
Proven ability to work autonomously
- Experience
Relevant post-registration experience
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse - Adult
- Qualifications
Evidence of consistent pattern of learning from education, training and experience
- Qualifications
Educated to degree level
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Good IT skills, previous experience working with Epic, Teams app or similar
- Skills
Use of EPIC and other systems
- Skills
Service improvement skills
- Knowledge
Experience of teaching/lecturing to a variety of audiences
- Knowledge
Experience of developing information leaflets, treatment pathways or similar
- Knowledge
Representation of Department/organisation in larger arena
- Knowledge
Previous experience working in Headache service
- Qualifications
Non-Medical Prescriber V300 qualification
- Qualifications
Teaching qualification
- Qualifications
Previous injection experience
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Neurology Team as a Band 6/7 Headache Specialist Nurse .
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.
Part time or full time up to 37.5hrs
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Headache Specialist Nurse with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £56515.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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