Community Neurology Nurse: Sponsorship Available

  • Full Time
  • United Kingdom
  • 39,959 to 48,117 £ / Year

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Job summary

An exciting nursing opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to work in the Integrated Community Neurology Team as a Neurology Nurse, at East Coast Community Healthcare in the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. We are looking for an enthusiastic forward-thinking clinician with a strong interest in Neurology and experience in managing patients in the community.

Following a comprehensive training programme, we require you to work autonomously, be confident in managing patients independently, and possess good integrated working skills with the wider MDT.

The Integrated Community Neurology Team aims to provide excellent clinical management and community rehabilitation to people with Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. We work to deliver multidisciplinary, evidence-based practice that improves outcomes for people with long-term neurological conditions.

The Community Neurology Nurse will provide specialist skills and knowledge to patients, carers, professional and non-professional staff in Great Yarmouth and Waveney ; to support the already existing Neurology service in its development and management to work towards a seamless integrated neurology service.

Interviews are currently expected to take place on 19th November 2026, although this date may be subject to change.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously and have responsibility for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of planned programs of care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team for patients with the neurological conditions of Parkinson’s Disease/ Multiple Sclerosis/ Motor Neurone Disease, within the community setting; in accordance with evidence based practice and local policies/ protocols/ guidelines.

Supporting the Neurology Nurse Practitioner for Neurology Services in the implementation and day to day management of clinics, home visits, and acting accordingly to urgent reviews when required; working alongside Neurologists / General Practitioners on medication / therapy outcomes.

Providing education and monitoring of injectable / oral disease modifying therapies in specialised clinics offering regular review and support. Liaising with the Neurology Nurse Practitioner on the ongoing development of the Disease Modifying Therapy pathways in conjunction with secondary care. Supporting MS patients through their Disease Modifying Therapy journey.

Provide advice, information, support and clinical practice to newly diagnosed and existing neurological patients and their carers in primary, secondary and tertiary care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma / Degree in Nursing
  • Registration with NMC
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses / CPD
  • Preparation for Mentorship course level 3 or working towards in degree level

Desirable

  • Relevant validated clinical courses

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience
  • Involvement in teaching and learning initiatives
  • Experience of audit and other quality initiatives
  • Evidence of implementing change
  • Experience of implementing evidence based practice
  • Exposure to end of life care, when dealing with families and patients in difficult situations

Desirable

  • Experience in a Neurology
  • A knowledge of the use of SystmOne
  • To be aware of the Government Initiatives

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
  • Understanding of the research process
  • Evidence of own CPD for revalidation purposes
  • Knowledge of clinical and corporate governance
  • Ability to prioritise own work
  • Ability to work across organisational boundaries
  • Interest in and knowledge of Neurological conditions; Parkinson’s Disease/Multiple Sclerosis/ Motor Neurone Disease
  • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • Teamwork skills
  • Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion – We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action – My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect – Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone – Work Together, Achieve Together).
  • Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required.

Desirable

  • SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
  • Proficient IT skills
  • Competent in assessing patient s with long term conditions, carrying out assessment scales/scores
  • An awareness of the importance of the CQC legalisation
  • Knowledge and Understanding of nursing / clinical audit

Disclosure 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 29 October 2026

To apply for this job please visit ecch.tal.net.