Job summary
We are looking for an Epilepsy Nurse Specialist to support evidence-based, patient care for adults with Epilepsy.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Date: 29th August 2023
Main duties of the job
To assess patients, plan, implement and monitor care, facilitating best practice and evidence-based, patient-centred care for people with Epilepsy.
To facilitate patient empowerment by enabling patients with epilepsy to manage their condition effectively and independently preventing complications and improving quality of life.
To be a resource and lead on provision of highly specialist advice, education and support to other health care personnel and patients, and lead on planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of education and development for epilepsy care
To be involved in developing and maintaining high standards of care by underpinning practice with current research and evidence-based knowledge and contributing to best practice through participation in research, evaluation and development
To be actively involved in monitoring and developing the epilepsy service across Dorset, to ensure patients receive sustainable high quality care that is effective and safe
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Nursing
- NMC Registration
- Recognised clinical competencies in Epilepsy Care
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Experience in working with patients with epilepsy
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of the presentation features of Epilepsy
- In-depth understanding of national guidance relating to epilepsy and the relevance to clinical situations.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of the clinical pathway for Epilepsy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Nursing
- NMC Registration
- Recognised clinical competencies in Epilepsy Care
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post registration experience
- Experience in working with patients with epilepsy
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of the presentation features of Epilepsy
- In-depth understanding of national guidance relating to epilepsy and the relevance to clinical situations.
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of the clinical pathway for Epilepsy
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).
