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Junior Huntington’s disease Clinical Nurse Specialist

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be a compassionate and motivated nurse with experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage time effectively in a multidisciplinary setting.
  • You will provide high-quality care, run outpatient clinics, coordinate services, triage patients, participate in clinical governance, and support research while demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • Are you a compassionate, experienced and motivated nurse, looking for a fantastic new opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people living with or at risk of Huntington’s disease and their loved ones?
  • An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join the Multidisciplinary Huntington’s Disease Service, based at the internationally renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery within the UCL Huntington’s Disease Centre. The Centre combines world-class scientific expertise alongside high-quality clinical care, and our clinical service sees people with/at risk of Huntington’s disease and provides input across the disease trajectory from genetic counselling, education and support before and at onset, through monitoring and management of mild, moderate and complex disability to palliative care at the end of life.
  • As this is a junior specialist role, support will be given by the team to enable the successful candidate to gain the necessary knowledge and expertise to allow them to work as an autonomous practitioner.
  • The junior clinical nurse specialist is pivotal in ensuring the provision of high-quality care, contributing to and supporting the clinics and in time, running their own outpatient nurse led telephone, video and face to face clinics.
  • The postholder will also participate in the patient and professional response service, acting as an expert resource both internally and externally and will contribute to the efficient running of the service through clinic coordination and pre clinic triage, service development initiatives, the clinical governance programme and clinical research.
  • The postholder will therefore need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.
  • University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
  • We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
  • We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
  • We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
  • For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Taylor Job title: Consultant Nurse - Huntington's disease Email address: rachel.taylor2@nhs.net

Responsibilities

  • The junior clinical nurse specialist is pivotal in ensuring the provision of high-quality care, contributing to and supporting the clinics and in time, running their own outpatient nurse led telephone, video and face to face clinics.
  • The postholder will also participate in the patient and professional response service, acting as an expert resource both internally and externally and will contribute to the efficient running of the service through clinic coordination and pre clinic triage, service development initiatives, the clinical governance programme and clinical research.
  • The postholder will therefore need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to set priorities and manage time effectively.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Junior Huntington’s Disease Clinical Nurse Specialist role?

The primary focus is to provide high-quality care to individuals living with or at risk of Huntington’s disease and their families, including supporting clinics and eventually running outpatient nurse-led consultations.

What kind of support will the successful candidate receive?

The successful candidate will receive support from the multidisciplinary team to gain knowledge and expertise to work as an autonomous practitioner.

Where is the position based?

The position is based at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery within the UCL Huntington’s Disease Centre.

What patient services will the postholder be involved in?

The postholder will be involved in genetic counseling, education, monitoring and management of the disease, as well as palliative care at the end of life.

What are the expected communication skills for this role?

The role requires excellent communication skills, effective time management, and the ability to set priorities.

Will the postholder need to participate in clinical research?

Yes, the postholder will contribute to clinical research and participate in service development initiatives.

What qualifications are required for the Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist position?

Candidates will need to demonstrate compassionate care experience and motivation for working with patients affected by Huntington's disease, though specific qualifications may vary.

How does UCLH support sustainability?

UCLH is committed to becoming a carbon net zero health service, with targets set for achieving net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

You can contact Rachel Taylor, Consultant Nurse - Huntington's disease, at rachel.taylor2@nhs.net for further details or informal visits.

What types of clinics will the postholder manage?

The postholder will manage nurse-led telephone, video, and face-to-face outpatient clinics as they gain experience.

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University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UCLH provides first-class acute and specialist services in six hospitals in central London.

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University College London Hospitals (UCLH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most renowned healthcare providers. The Trust delivers high-quality patient care across a range of specialties, including cancer, neurology, women’s health, and emergency services. UCLH is committed to clinical excellence, research, and education, aiming to improve health outcomes through innovative treatments and world-class facilities. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and to advance medical knowledge for the benefit of patients and the wider community.