Clinical Nurse Specialist Spasticity & Cerebral Palsy Service

Overview

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Spasticity and Cerebral Palsy Service. This role offers an opportunity to work with the existing Nurse Specialist team to develop and deliver high-quality nursing input to an expanding specialised service. A competency framework will be used to help develop your skills.The closing date is 28 September 2025Previous applicants need not apply. Informal visits are encouraged. Face-to-face interviews are planned for 6 October 2025. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.Main duties of the job

This post presents excellent opportunities for career development and job satisfaction for individuals who have an interest in working with people with complex neurological disabilities. You will work within a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team of spasticity management, multiple sclerosis and rehabilitation specialists. We are committed to providing training and clinical supervision to enable you to develop skills to practice autonomously in this specialist area. There are opportunities for ongoing education and attendance at conferences. Experience of working in neurosciences is essential.If you are keen to learn, develop nursing practice, work in partnership with individuals and participate in multidisciplinary teamwork we want to hear from you.About us

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 NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe 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.Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff. UCLH was named top trust to work at in England in the most recent NHS staff survey, the third year in a row, based on staff recommendations.UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff. To find out more, visit:

Flexible working .To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?Clinical Nurse Specialist Spasticity and Cerebral Palsy ServicePerson Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the registerTeaching courseRelevant clinical courseRecognised Leadership courseExperience

Minimum 3 years'' relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior positionCommunication

Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formatsPersonal and People Development

Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated PortfolioEvidence of working as preceptor/facilitator/mentorReflective in PracticeExperience in leading others and responding to learning needsProvision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs

Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areaAble to manage a team including developing potential and performance managementDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Additional information

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddress

National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgerySalary: £56,276 to £63,176 per year, inclusive of HCASContract

PermanentWorking pattern

Full-timeReference number

309-UCLH-6797-AJob locations

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