Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated nurse to become part of our Paediatric Epilepsy Team, on a one-year fixed term contract.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our team providing care for children and young people with epilepsy, and support the lead Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist with their management, treatment and care.
This role will utilise specialist clinical skills and encompass an education and support role for children and families with a diagnosis of epilepsy.
The post holder will also liaise with and provide information, training and education to professionals in a range of hospital and community settings.
If you are keen to deliver holistic care to children and young people with epilepsy, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside and support the Lead Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist as part of thewider multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and supportive service to children and young people withepilepsy, their families and carers, in both hospital and community settings.
They will provide clinical guidance and expert knowledge in assessing, implementing and evaluating the needsof this patient group. They will provide specialist clinical skills, teaching, education and support to enablefamilies, carers and other professionals, to engage in managing the needs of children and young people toachieve the best quality life, health and wellbeing while living with a diagnosis of epilepsy.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time totime in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intendedto provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only.
The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.This job description should be read alongside the Supplementary Information provided on NHS Jobs forapplicants and alongside the Employee Handbook for current staff members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and it is likely that duties may be altered from time totime in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intendedto provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only.
The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.This job description should be read alongside the Supplementary Information provided on NHS Jobs forapplicants and alongside the Employee Handbook for current staff members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) first level registration
- Degree supplemented by training and/or combination of additional post registration/postgraduate specialist training, experience and/or short course, CPD or equivalent
- Experience of working for minimum of 2 years within a service providing care for children and young people with epilepsy
- Teaching/assessment qualification
Desirable
- Specialist epilepsy qualification (or working towards)
- British Paediatric Neurological Association (BPNA) PET training or equivalent
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant level of specialist knowledge and experience with children's epilepsy in an acute or community setting
- Teaching and mentoring staff
Desirable
- Experience working in the community
- Caseload management
- Attendance at case conferences, Child in Need meetings or Core Groups
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (Child) first level registration
- Degree supplemented by training and/or combination of additional post registration/postgraduate specialist training, experience and/or short course, CPD or equivalent
- Experience of working for minimum of 2 years within a service providing care for children and young people with epilepsy
- Teaching/assessment qualification
Desirable
- Specialist epilepsy qualification (or working towards)
- British Paediatric Neurological Association (BPNA) PET training or equivalent
- Non-Medical Prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Significant level of specialist knowledge and experience with children's epilepsy in an acute or community setting
- Teaching and mentoring staff
Desirable
- Experience working in the community
- Caseload management
- Attendance at case conferences, Child in Need meetings or Core Groups
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).
