Neuro Modulation Clinical Nurse Specialist / Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Neuromodulation team at UHS. we are looking to appoint a Motivated and enthusiastic band 7 Specialist nurse or therapist who is able to learn new skills and broaden their skill set in working with patients with Chronic pain, and movement disorders
The team currently comprises of neurosurgical consultants, neurologists, pain consultants, consultant clinical psychologist, clinical nurse specialists and admin support.
The post will involve the management and programming of patients with implanted Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) and Deep brain stimulators (DBS). The day to day role begins from the patients' initial assessment, includes patient education, support and guidance on managing their device as well as monitoring, programming and evaluation throughout their Implant pathway,( The post involves both outpatient and inpatient duties). In particular there will be a need for close MDT working and regular communication within the team and the industry representatives dealing with enquiries from patients and GPs/other clinicians. The successful candidate will be able to communicate competently, sometimes with distressed and complex patients in a clinic 1:1 setting or via Video or telephone, providing reassurance and seeking advice and guidance from the wider team as required., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated, reliable, proactive and well organised. They will be knowledgeable in the assessment and management of chronic pain, be an excellent communicator and team player. Experience in neuro-modulation is not essential but the ability to learn and assess both complex chronic pain patients and patients with Movement disorders will be required.
Work within the MDT to provide innovative solutions to help manage our neuro modulation patients

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.