Headache and Migraine CNS/AHP

Job OverviewHeadache and Migraine Clinical Nurse Specialist / Allied Health Professional Band 7Frimley Health NHS Foundation TrustWe are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician to join our Neurology team as a Headache and Migraine Clinical Nurse Specialist / Allied Health Professional.The post holder will be instrumental in the care and service delivery for patients referred to Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust with headache and migraine disorders. This will include undertaking assessments for patients with new diagnoses, providing ongoing management and follow-up care, and delivering specialist advice and guidance to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care, ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based, and person-centred treatment. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, education, and quality improvement initiatives within the headache and migraine service.Main duties of the jobClinical Nurse Specialist in Headache and Migraine will support and develop the Service under the direction and governance of the Neurology Clinical Lead Consultant and Neurologist with a Special Interest in Headache and Migraine.To provide expert care for patients with complex headache disorders including chronic migraine, cluster headache, and medication overuse headache.To lead nurse-led clinics, educate & advise on/prescribe migraine anti-CGRP Medications (including injectable treatments) and the use of Gepants in appropriate cases, in line with local & national guidelines.To work closely with Consultant Neurologists, Lead Integrated Neurology MDT Manager and the wider MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care that meets the needs of our local community.To support patients with their own health and well-being needs through the provision of appropriate information, education, advice and support and be an expert resource who provides sound clinical advice and judgement to patients and their families/carers, nurses, allied health care professionals and resident doctors.To assist the Clinical Neurology Lead/Neurologist with Specialist Interest and Lead Integrated Neurology MDT Manager with service development, implementation, monitoring and audit of recommendations made by best practice criteria and Peer Reviews.Working for our organisationFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesFor a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaNMC or HSPC registrationEvidence of CPD in relevant fieldPost registration qualification in headache, pain or neurologyDesirable criteriaMSc in Neurology or Pain or working towardsIndependent Nurse/AHP Prescriber (Non-medical) or working towards this qualificationSkills and KnowledgeEssential criteriaKnowledge of current NICE guidelines and evidence-based practice for Headache and MigraineDemonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to Headache and Migraine servicesKnowledge of key professional issues and NMC/HCPC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practiceAdvanced clinical assessment skillsDesirable criteriaUnderstanding of health inequalities and their impact on Headache/Migraine careSpecial RequirementsEssential criteriaFull driving licence and access to a car to travel across FHFT sites and Primary Care settingsExperienceEssential criteriaSignificant post registration experience at Band 6 or aboveEvidence of previous relevant clinical experience (postgraduate) in the same or related specialtyEvidence of recent clinical experience in Neurology, Headache & Migraine or Pain ManagementDesirable criteriaExperience of applying research evidence to clinical practiceExperience in prescribing, monitoring and optimising medication useFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now