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The Walton Centre is seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Outpatient Department team. As a specialist hospital in neurology, neurosurgery, and pain management, we deliver cutting-edge care and innovative treatments. Our nurses play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our patients and supporting their recovery journey.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will work alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This role involves assessing and supporting patients through various consultations, procedures, and treatments. You will develop specialist skills in neurology and neurosurgery, benefiting from our commitment to professional development, and have the opportunity to work within an innovative environment dedicated to patient-centered care.

We are looking for a registered nurse with excellent communication skills and a passion for providing high-quality care. Previous experience in neurology, outpatient care, or a related field is beneficial but not essential; we value a commitment to learning and an adaptable approach.

Main duties of the job

• Patient Care: Deliver high-quality, individualized care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions, ensuring safety and promoting comfort.
• Assessment & Planning: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' health needs, plan appropriate interventions, and ensure care aligns with best practices.
• Clinical Support: Assist in outpatient consultations and procedures, providing pre- and post-procedural care, monitoring patient progress, and addressing any concerns.
• Room Organization: Maintain a well-organized, efficient clinical environment. Prepare examination rooms for procedures and appointments, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are readily available. Ensure a clean, safe, and orderly space that promotes effective care delivery.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide clear, compassionate guidance to patients and families about conditions, treatments, and follow-up care, helping them feel informed and reassured.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, detailed records of patient interactions, treatment plans, and care outcomes, ensuring compliance with NHS and Trust policies.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and development to build specialist knowledge in neurological and neurosurgical nursing.
• Collaborative Practice: Work closely with consultants, allied health professionals, and administrative staff to support patient care and maintain a seamless outpatient experience.

Working for our organisation

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.