Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Neurofibromatosis Specialist Adviser.
We are looking for a caring specialist nurse, with experience of working with neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2, to work with individuals and families affected by these conditions in the West Midlands.
Main duties of the job The role is focused on providing support, information and advice for individuals and families with (or at risk of) neurofibromatosis.
The post holder will work alongside the existing NF Specialist Adviser and work closely with the Consultant Clinical Geneticists specialising in these conditions.
The post will be based at Birmingham Women's Hospital but appointments will take place in a combination of clinic venues, schools and patients' homes and flexibility to travel to these will be a vital part of the role.
About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK.
Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.
Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership.
Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
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Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse Relevant post registration qualifications or an ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge.
Extensive theoretical and practical knowledge relating to Neurofibromatosis and its management.
Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of working as a nurse for several years, with Specialist Nurse experience Community Experience