Headache Specialist Nurse

Job summary
The post holder will provide a specialist nursing service to patients within the headache service and their families. They will be an integral part of the Multidisciplinary Team within the Neurology Department at Hull Royal Infirmary.

The role of the clinical nurse specialist will encompass the delivery of holistic patient focused care, based upon nursing assessment to a specific caseload of patients. The individual will be required to work across both acute and primary care sectors in liaison with a broad Multidisciplinary Team.

The post holder will participate in the development of formal and informal education programmes for patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals, to promote a better understanding of Acute and Chronic Headache. They will also act as a resource to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals for specialist clinic advice within both the Acute Trust and the Primary Care Trusts it serves. The promotion and participation in clinical and nursing research will be an integral part of the post.

Band 7
Band 6 until competencies completed - 12-18 months

Main duties of the job

• To manage a clinical caseload of patients with Headache referred to the Specialist Nursing Service.
• To undertake nursing assessments and develop, implement and evaluate a plan of care for the individual with Headache.
• To monitor a patient's response to treatment and manage accordingly reporting any changes to the appropriate clinician.
• To participate in the Neurology Outpatient Clinics as required. To manage and undertake nurse led clinics including face to face, procedures (eg. Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block) and telephone clinics with Headache patients as identified by the Consultant Neurologist.

Please see job description for detailed duties of role.

About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details
Date posted: 23 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year (band 6 until competencies completed approx. 12-18 months)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 356-26-8385259
Closing date: 05 November 2026

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse (Essential)
• BSc Adult nursing or equivalent qualification (Essential)

Knowledge, Training and Experience

• Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years post grad experience (Essential)
• Experience of working with neurology patients (Essential)
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification OR willingness to work towards if not already achieved (Essential)
• Management qualification (Desirable)
• Evidence of continuing professional development (Desirable)
• Evidence of leadership skills development (Desirable)

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent organisational skills (Essential)
• Good communication, verbal and written (Essential)
• Able to work on own initiative (Essential)
• Works well within a team (Essential)
• Demonstrates understanding of confidentiality (Essential)
• Participates in standard setting and research projects (Essential)
• Evidence showing clinical and professional development (Essential)
• Able to plan, assess, implement and evaluate patient care (Essential)
• Ability to prioritise care associated with changing environment and patient demands (Essential)
• Facilitate learning of others (Essential)

Employer details
Employer name: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ, United Kingdom
Apply through our website

Contact details
Contact: Helen Del Rosario, helen.delrosario@nhs.net, 01482605238

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.