Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 7 Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the brain injury team at King's College Hospital. The brain injury team provide specialist inpatient and outpatient care to people who have suffered an acquired brain injury. We are a multi-disciplinary team comprising of specialist nurses, family therapist, clinical psychology, and doctors specialising in neurology, neuropsychiatry and rehabilitation medicine.



We manage a caseload of complex patients, provide education, support and clinical advice for patients, their families and the MDT to facilitate the rehabilitation pathway. We utilise advanced specialist skills and extensive knowledge base to undertake specialist assessments via patient centred approach.



We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated, individual with excellent communication skills, effective teamworking and a passion for service development and improvement to join our team.



To work as a specialist practitioner and effectively develop and deliver an expert nursing service within the specialist area.

To manage a caseload of patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury.

To proactively co-ordinate and manage service provision

To provide evidence based care in line with current research and NICE guidelines.

To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support.

To establish clear lines of communication within the specialty team to ensure cohesive multidisciplinary management of patients.

To link with healthcare teams in order to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



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