Job summary
Providing specialist practitioner function in the delivery of specialist care to children, young people (CYP) and their carers who have a confirmed diagnosis of Epilepsy under the General Paediatrics framework.
Main duties of the job
Provide delivery of evidence based, safe, high quality nursing care to children & young people with epilepsy, along with their families.
To support the collection of data and experiences to help measure and improve the quality of care for CYP with seizures and Epilepsy.
To provide education and information to the CYP, their family and/or carers around epilepsy related issues and epilepsy management, e.g. management of condition, lifestyle and recreation, safety, school etc.
Provide clinical advice and support to healthcare professionals within and across organisational boundaries.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child Branch, Current NMC registration, Degree in nursing
Desirable
- Certificate in management/approve management training/equivalent management experience
- Post basic qualification in child protection
- Teaching qualification
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive knowledge at Band 6 or above in the speciality or proven interest in nursing CYP with Epilepsy conditions and complex care needs
- Commitment to practicing monitoring and teaching a high standard of clinical care
- Evidence of clinical leadership through expert knowledge and skill
- Evidence of on-going and current professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of audit or research projects
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTESKNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral, written and telephone
- Good computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint), and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, eroster, Oracle etc
- Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
Desirable
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Reliable and able to use own initiative
- High motivated and able to motivate others
- Positive role model
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN/RN Child Branch, Current NMC registration, Degree in nursing
Desirable
- Certificate in management/approve management training/equivalent management experience
- Post basic qualification in child protection
- Teaching qualification
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive knowledge at Band 6 or above in the speciality or proven interest in nursing CYP with Epilepsy conditions and complex care needs
- Commitment to practicing monitoring and teaching a high standard of clinical care
- Evidence of clinical leadership through expert knowledge and skill
- Evidence of on-going and current professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of audit or research projects
- Experience of implementing a change in practice
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTESKNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, oral, written and telephone
- Good computer skills using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint), and IT systems such as Vesper, ESR, Ormis, Lorenzo, eroster, Oracle etc
- Proven ability to prioritise demanding workload and that of others
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
Desirable
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Reliable and able to use own initiative
- High motivated and able to motivate others
- Positive role model
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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