Nurse - Band 6

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Nurse Band 6

Directorate: Health

Reports to: Nurse Consultant

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: Lingfield

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

All Year: Term-time only

About Us

Epilepsy can be one of the most frightening and isolating conditions a child can experience. The loss of any sense of safety, trapped in an unpredictable world, not knowing when their next seizure will happen, where it will happen, who will be there and if they will be hurt.

Living in this unpredictable world takes its toll on a childs physical and mental health, as well as impacting their education and social life. It can limit opportunities for the rest of their life.

Children with epilepsy have a right to be heard. We are here for them.

Together we can create a society where children and young people with epilepsy have a voice and can live happy, fulfilled lives. Through research that improves diagnosis and treatments, campaigning for childrens rights, and providing innovative tools, information, and practical support for living day-to-day life.

Together we create possible.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised nursing care for children and young people at Young Epilepsy. Work within and contribute to the multidisciplinary team as a key nurse, thus ensuring a holistic approach to the health care needs of the students.

To promote nursing practice in line with relevant research.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Clinical

1. Provide specialist epilepsy support including emergency treatment and the management of status epilepticus.
2. To work autonomously using clinical expertise to assess, treat or refer appropriately.
3. Respond and attend any emergency situation across site, deliver the necessary emergency treatment or first aid.

Where necessary liaise with registrar/consultant/external healthcare professional if the young person requires transfer to external service.

1. To provide assessment, advice and treatment in the management of minor injuries and illnesses and refer to external agencies as required.
2. To administer vaccination programmes for all residential students on successful completion of necessary training.
3. Advise and support staff across campus in the management of a variety of healthcare needs e.g. epilepsy, gastrostomy, diabetes providing in-depth specialist training.
4. Undertake the role of key nurse, being the first point of contact for parents, house and education staff and external agencies of key students.
5. Empower children and young people with epilepsy and other associated disabilities to be aware of their rights and take control of their lives.
6. Identify, plan and deliver individualised nursing care plans.
7. To maintain accurate, timely and detailed records.
8. To collect venepuncture sample as requested by consultant and registrars.
9. Assess and treat student in the absence of a doctor, solely responsible for all clinical decisions and at times in charge of the whole site.

Non Clinical

1. To be responsible for the checking and safe use of all emergency equipment and other equipment.
2. To be responsible to checking stock including checking expiry dates of medication in emergency room and emergency bags.
3. To fully engage in clinical supervision and performance appraisal and undertake professional development as identified through performance appraisal.
4. Provide appropriate training and teaching across all disciplines at Young Epilepsy as required.
5. To promote effective communication between the nursing team and members of the multidisciplinary team, all Young Epilepsy staff and where appropriate external agencies.
6. To complete all necessary health reports for individual key students and attend meetings as required.
7. Attend professional and in-service training days to ensure knowledge and skills are kept up to date.
8. To work within and contribute to the development of Young Epilepsy policies and procedures and adhere to statutory policies.
9. Show evidence of continued professional development and access the nurse learning and development programme.
10. Provide activity data from which information can be used to further develop the nursing role and comply with CQC requirements.

Managerial / Leadership

1. To manage the health needs of the students on site.
2. To provide support to the Nurse Consultant and other more senior nurses in the management of the nursing team.
3. To take shift leader responsibilities in the absence of a more senior member of staff.
4. Act as a mentor to student nurses and newly appointed staff.
5. To participate in the recruitment process for nursing service posts.
6. To notify the Nurse Consultant of any concerns about staffing capacity or performance.
7. To provide supervision to part of the nursing team ensuring that professional development and standards of care are maintained.
8. To undertake annual performance review for some staff.

Speciality Tasks

1. Participate in audit/research carried out to enhance the standard of care and the development of the nursing role.
2. Ensure nursing practice is sound and in line with current evidence base research, and fulfils the requirements of the NMC.
3. To be the designated nurse on shift to support young people and their families during their telemetry stay, completing the necessary paperwork, liaising with consultants, registrars and families.
4. Promote Clinical Governance and contribute to the Clinical Governance process.

General

This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable and appropriate tasks.

All Young Epilepsy staff share a commitment to the participation and engagement of children and young people and their voices.

All duties must be carried out in accordance with Health and Safety regulations as given by the Young Epilepsy Health and Safety policy and procedures.

Young Epilepsy and St Piers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Young Epilepsy expects all employees to share our commitment to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 18 months post registration.
• Nurse led model or
• Children with special/complex needs or
• Epilepsy/neurology or
• Accident and emergency or
• School/practice nursing or
• Evidence of audit or clinical research

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Valid UK Driving Licence. (A)
• Up to date Revalidation.
• Good organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to prioritise conflicting demands.
• Good computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience of communicating complex information to parents/carers.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in use of IT programmes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse with diploma or degree with relevant experience.

Desirable

• Registered Paediatric/Adult or Learning Disability Nurse.
• Mentorship qualification.
• Epilepsy Qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Able to maintain high level of professionalism.
• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Commitment to development of the nurse led service.
• Integrity, adaptability, commitment and motivation.
• Calm and confident under pressure.
• Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).