Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, and flexible children's trained nurse to join the services that support children and young people who have a diagnosis of epilepsy. The successful candidate will be an RSCN or RN Child with substantial knowledge and experience supporting children and young people who have epilepsy. The applicant must be well organised and have excellent communication skills, embracing family partnership care.
Epilepsy is one of the five key clinical priorities within CYP Core20Plus5 framework. Within this, increasing access to Epilepsy Nurse Specialists for children and young people with a learning disability and /or autism is a key improvement priority. Reducing emergency admissions for children and young people with a long-term condition, which includes epilepsy, is included within the NHS Long Term Plan, alongside improving the quality of care and supporting the integration of paediatric skills across services,
Main duties of the job
Mid and South Essex ICB is a statutory organisation responsible for the planning and delivery of local health and care systems, across Mid and South Essex and is part of the wider integrated care system. Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) are partnerships of health and care organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up services and to improve the health of people who live and work in their area. The headquarters for the organisation is Phoenix Court, Basildon, but there is a hybrid model of working, which includes working across Mid and South Essex and home working.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We welcome applicants irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustment for people who have a disability.
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes extensive collaborative working with Childrens Community Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant Paediatricians, GPs Health Visitors and School Nurses, Schools. Nurseries and Colleges and to ensure support is offered to enable the safe delivery of relevant, co-ordinated and high-quality care for children and families who require epilepsy support within the school and community setting.
In return we will reward you with an attractive salary and benefits package which includes excellent pension provision and a full induction and orientation period with ongoing clinical supervision included. Our training package offers a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities to enable you to advance your skills and career within a progressive framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role includes extensive collaborative working with Childrens Community Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Consultant Paediatricians, GPs Health Visitors and School Nurses, Schools. Nurseries and Colleges and to ensure support is offered to enable the safe delivery of relevant, co-ordinated and high-quality care for children and families who require epilepsy support within the school and community setting.
In return we will reward you with an attractive salary and benefits package which includes excellent pension provision and a full induction and orientation period with ongoing clinical supervision included. Our training package offers a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities to enable you to advance your skills and career within a progressive framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse / RN Child
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification in Epilepsy eg PEM 1, 2, 3
Desirable
- Master's degree in relevant field
- Non Medical Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Considerable Length of experience within children's acute /community nursing including senior leadership
- In depth knowledge of management of children and young people with Epilepsy
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions
- Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel across Mid Essex
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Sick Children's Nurse / RN Child
- ENB 998 or equivalent
- Qualification in Epilepsy eg PEM 1, 2, 3
Desirable
- Master's degree in relevant field
- Non Medical Prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Considerable Length of experience within children's acute /community nursing including senior leadership
- In depth knowledge of management of children and young people with Epilepsy
- Experience of delivering teaching sessions
- Ability to negotiate and advocate for children and their families.
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel across Mid Essex
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.
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.
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).
