Neurology Nurse Specialist

Job Summary

This role is part of the Integrated Neurology Nurse Specialist (INNS) team. The Neurology Nurse Specialist will work across numerous specialities within the neurology spectrum, providing expertise in identification and management of long term conditions. These will include but are not limited to Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons and Motor Neurone Disease. You will be responsible for delivering high quality and safe services to patients throughout the Cheshire and Merseyside region, with involvement in services delivered in North Wales.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provide in-depth assessment of people with Long term neurological conditions considering other co-morbidities that may be present, and provide a comprehensive nursing assessment, plan care and evaluate interventions according to the changing health needs of the patient.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patients' needs are met.
• Develop Nurse-Led clinics to provide people with information and support regarding their condition.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. 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.

Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 160-7229718A
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Lower Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7LJ

Person Specification - Qualifications (Essential)

• Current NMC Registration
• 1st level Degree relevant to clinical specialty
• Portfolio to show evidence and experience in Long Term Neurological Conditions
• Demonstrable experience within a minimum of one specialty area, Parkinson's, epilepsy, MS or MND
• Willingness and ability to work towards masters level qualification and None medical prescribing
• Successful completion of Neuroscience Module

Desirable

• Post basic qualification in leadership and / or management
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Significant and demonstrable advanced clinical experience within Neurology
• Ability to demonstrate experience in leading and developing patient pathways
• Evidence line management experience of ward/ specialist nursing teams.
• Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change
• Experience in clinical audit / benchmarking
• Evidence of Independent clinical decision making
• Demonstrates specialist expertise in relation to long term neurological conditions underpinned by theory in a minimum of 1 specialist area.
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators relevant to specialty
• Ability to deliver educational programs relevant to specialty incorporating a varied audience
• Ability to write reports demonstrating alignment of the relevant service to the trust strategic objectives.
• Ability to initiate, undertake and participate in audit and research relevant to service needs.

Skills & Attributes (Essential)

• Extensive skills in history taking and clinical examination
• Ability to collaborate and work with other clinicians
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills
• Demonstrate high standards of communication / negotiation skills
• Is able to make operational judgments involving complex facts/situations
• Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately
• Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture

Additional Information

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. Visa sponsorship is available. The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Pippa Evans, Deputy Divisional Nurse, [contact hidden], [contact hidden].