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Headache Nurse Specialist
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 25 day(s) ago
Reference: 2327470
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join the Dorset Headache Service on a Band 6 secondment basis.
This role offers an excellent development opportunity for a nurse with an interest in neurology, specialist outpatient services and advanced therapeutic interventions. Working within the Dorset Headache Service, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patients with chronic migraine and complex headache disorders, alongside patients requiring injectable therapies within the Movement Disorders Service.
A key feature of this role is the opportunity to undertake specialist training in the delivery of Botulinum Toxin treatment for chronic migraine and other advanced headache therapies.The post holder will work closely with Consultant Neurologists, delivering high-quality patient-centred care and supporting the continued provision and development of specialist headache services across Dorset.
This 9 month secondment provides a unique opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and skills in headache management, advanced migraine therapies and nurse-led service delivery while contributing to the future direction of the service.
Interview: 25th September
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
- Coordinate and support the delivery of the Dorset Headache Service.
- Provide specialist nursing care to patients with chronic migraine and complex headache disorders.
- Deliver and monitor advanced headache treatments, including Botulinum Toxin therapy and CGRP monoclonal antibody treatments, following training and competency assessment.
- Support delivery of injectable therapies within the Movement Disorders Service.
- Undertake patient assessment, treatment reviews and follow-up within agreed protocols.
- Provide information, education and support to patients and carers.
- Act as a key point of contact for patients accessing the service.
- Monitor clinical outcomes and maintain accurate patient records.
- Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with Consultant Neurologists and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-ME06731
Job locations
Poole Hospital
Longfleet road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC UK Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing course
- Physical Examination of the Adult Course
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in outpatient settings
- Clinical experience in headache disorders/neurology
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of working independently
Desirable
- Familiar in the use of injectable treatments and monoclonal CGRP antibodies for headache and migraine
- Previous case holding experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages (Medisight, EPR, E-camis)
- Leadership ability, change management skills, planning and prioritisation, problem solving
- commitment to personal and professional development and development of others
Desirable
- Qualified non-medical prescriber or working towards it
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with aseptic techniques
- Have an awareness of different types of headaches and treatment plans
- Awareness of medications and prescriptions required
Desirable
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and expertise in the speciality of headache disorders/neurology including national policies and guidelines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions .
- Flexible working pattern
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC UK Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing course
- Physical Examination of the Adult Course
- Teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in outpatient settings
- Clinical experience in headache disorders/neurology
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of working independently
Desirable
- Familiar in the use of injectable treatments and monoclonal CGRP antibodies for headache and migraine
- Previous case holding experience
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- IT literacy using a range of current and relevant packages (Medisight, EPR, E-camis)
- Leadership ability, change management skills, planning and prioritisation, problem solving
- commitment to personal and professional development and development of others
Desirable
- Qualified non-medical prescriber or working towards it
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of working with aseptic techniques
- Have an awareness of different types of headaches and treatment plans
- Awareness of medications and prescriptions required
Desirable
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and expertise in the speciality of headache disorders/neurology including national policies and guidelines
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions .
- Flexible working pattern
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).
Additional information
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital
Longfleet road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom