Neuromodulation Specialist Nurse

The specialist nurse will

Act as a role model and resource in providing clinical evidence-based practice. Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop effective documentation, pathways, protocols and guidelines for care. Demonstrate a commitment to share expertise and disseminate information. Participate in implementing national standards and frameworks at a local level. Provide workplace evidence in the delivery of service. Maintain involvement and active input in multidisciplinary meetings and appropriate local bodies / forms to contribute and service development. Contribute appropriately to clinical governance activities that relate to own area of practice and patient/client group. Support clinical and management teams in the delivery of Trust and Directorate objectives.

Education/Training

Maintain, advance and develop personal theoretical knowledge, high standards of clinical competence and professional development through ongoing self-education and attendance at relevant courses of study. Maintain own professional portfolio. Contribute to the teaching and support of students from the multi professional team within relevant educational programmes. Provide an appropriate learning environment, including mentorship and coaching. Contribute to relevant educational programmes and in house study days. Identify and address the educational needs of patients, families, carers and staff involved in the delivery of this service. Provide specialist nursing support, information and education for patients, families and carers who use the service.

Improving quality and developing practice

Specialist nurses will be able to: Participate in ongoing service review and evaluation, including monitoring of patient experience. Participate in research / audit to generate new evidence in area of speciality. Evaluate clinical practice in relation to its evidence base and clinical effectiveness. Identify areas of risk and poor quality, and address these through appropriate governance structures and forums. Participate and actively seek peer review in practice. Have responsibility to ensure annual appraisal, agree objectives which reflect local and national service needs and develop personal development plans. Develop personal and professional knowledge through critical self-appraisal, clinical supervision and networking with other health care professionals locally, nationally and internationally. Advocate and contribute to a working environment that promotes continuous learning and development, evidence based practice and succession planning, as well as identifying learning opportunities at local and national levels. Have a high level of communication skills to enable the participation in the dissemination of practice through conferences and professional publications. Ensure statutory and mandatory training updates, as well as role /speciality updates are completed and necessary records maintained. Take an active interest in clinical governance issues and service research projects. Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, data protection legislation, research governance and all other relevant legislation. Contribute to the preparation and presentation of research findings. Apply critical appraisal skills in evaluating research protocols and scientific papers.