Headaches and Dystonia Injection Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6 - Headaches and Dystonia Injection Clinical Nurse Specialist This is a new and exciting opportunity to join our expanding headache and dystonia injection clinical nurse specialist team.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will:
Assess, plan and implement care for headache patients with the guidance of the headache doctor and CNS. Administration of BOTOX for migraines, and the safe advice to patients. Develop their skill in the use of EMG for dystonia Develop expertise in greater and lesser occipital nerve blocks for headache patients. Assist in the teaching and safe administration of certain medications for migraine e.g. teaching patients to self-inject Fremanezumab. Follow up the patients for ongoing advice and support.
About usAt the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is Working together to provide outstanding care for our community. Royal Berkshire Hospital has been rated 'Good' following our recent CQC inspection and is committed to delivering high quality care to our patients, which is driven through our core values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of the role. Person SpecificationEducationEssential
Registered nurse Minimum 2 years post registration Minimum 2 years working with speciality
Desirable
Experience of working with people in the community and hospital environment Advanced communication skills
ExperienceEssential
Experience of working within team and autonomously Able to plan effective treatment following accurate assessment of the patient
Desirable
Good organisational ability Demonstrates compassion and kindness
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Berkshire NHS Trust London Road Reading RG1 5ANAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 193-6252119NCG
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