Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Epilepsy Specialist Nurse to
join an established service providing epilepsy care to adults across the
region.
The
service provides expert assessment, advice, training and intervention,
supporting the medical and surgical management of patients with
epilepsy. This will be carried out via
nurse led clinics, consultant led clinics, and telephone support.
The
jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care and the
setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing
care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the
development of the specialty service. The jobholder will ensure cost
effective use of resources.
The
jobholder will work alongside the current Band 7 and 6 nurses within the
team. We provide information, education, advice and support for those
patients with a new diagnosis throughout their disease trajectory. This can
be undertaken via the telephone, within patient groups, inpatient contact or
outpatient clinic settings. The role requires good communication /
organizational skills and close liaison with all members of the Clinical/MDT
Team.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will also work closely with Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Primary
care, the voluntary sector and multi-disciplinary team to provide responsive
and supportive service to those with a diagnosis of epilepsy. The successful
candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work
collaboratively with all members of the team and Primary care. You will be
involved in the development of person-centred care plans and training in
order to optimize health outcomes, reduce hospital admissions and improve
quality of life of the individuals you support. You will be expected to work
autonomously in the role with the support of the other members of the
epilepsy nurse team and contribute to research.
The
successful applicant should be a Registered Nurse with experience of working
with people with epilepsy. The Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or the
desire to undertake this course would be advantageous. The successful
applicant will be supported through clinical supervision and training to
develop further knowledge and skills to support people who have epilepsy. A
full driving licence would be beneficial.
About us
We
are a team of three specialist nurses based at LGI and working within the
whole of LTHT. We assess patients in outpatients clinics within the Trust,
in-patient ward reviews, and provide a telephone single point of contact for
people with epilepsy. We are a tertiary centre for epilepsy and epilepsy
surgery so have referrals from all over the region.
The
benefits of working at Leeds are NHS car lease scheme, NHS pension, NHS
Pre-school Nurseries, staff and wellbeing services. See Leedsth.nhs.uk or
please ask for further information.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Acts in accordance with the Nursing
and Midwifery Code of Conduct Clinical care delivery
Provide a clinical lead and role
model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.
Undertakes clinical procedures
where dexterity and accuracy are required.
Maintain a safe working environment
Responsibilities for patient and
client care
Assesses, plans, implements and
evaluates care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
Organizes own clinical workload.
Receives supervision of clinical
care and outcomes from manager
Freedom to act
Refer patients as appropriate to
other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Make clinical assessments and
treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols
Core
Knowledge and Understanding
Understanding of the local and
national nursing agenda
Understanding of relevant National
Service Frameworks (if appropriate)
Awareness of Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Communication
Maintains accurate clinical and
other records using the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts documentation.
Support patients and their families
communicating sensitive condition related information and ensuring they
receive required information to enable them to participate in their care
delivery
Liaise with Community Services (as
appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery
Education
and Training
Provide training and education of
learners and other junior staff
Actively participate in the
development of own personal development plan and performance review
Provide education and training to
patients and their careers.
Keep up to date with developments,
advances within the specialty
Leadership and management
Investigate and respond to
accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
Work with Matron to promote the
development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered
appropriate
Under the direction of Matron
participates in or leads the development of specific elements of nursing
practice, reflecting the CMT and Nursing Directorate business plans
Participates in the setting,
monitoring and improvement of standards and the quality of patient care,
including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential
Care
Promote evidence-based practice,
wherever possible
Engages users and carers views on
service delivery and development
Implement policy and practice
guidelines specific to the clinical specialty, proposing changes where
appropriate
Contribute to policy and protocol
development for speciality area
Exercises a personal duty of care
in relation to equipment, resource and stock control utilising equipment and
supplies appropriately
Research
and Audit
Contribute to the research agenda
Undertake audit programs specific
to client group, treatments and developments.
Participate in clinical trials as
appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Acts in accordance with the Nursing
and Midwifery Code of Conduct Clinical care delivery
Provide a clinical lead and role
model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.
Undertakes clinical procedures
where dexterity and accuracy are required.
Maintain a safe working environment
Responsibilities for patient and
client care
Assesses, plans, implements and
evaluates care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
Organizes own clinical workload.
Receives supervision of clinical
care and outcomes from manager
Freedom to act
Refer patients as appropriate to
other members of the multi-disciplinary team
Make clinical assessments and
treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols
Core
Knowledge and Understanding
Understanding of the local and
national nursing agenda
Understanding of relevant National
Service Frameworks (if appropriate)
Awareness of Leeds Teaching
Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Communication
Maintains accurate clinical and
other records using the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts documentation.
Support patients and their families
communicating sensitive condition related information and ensuring they
receive required information to enable them to participate in their care
delivery
Liaise with Community Services (as
appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery
Education
and Training
Provide training and education of
learners and other junior staff
Actively participate in the
development of own personal development plan and performance review
Provide education and training to
patients and their careers.
Keep up to date with developments,
advances within the specialty
Leadership and management
Investigate and respond to
accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
Work with Matron to promote the
development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered
appropriate
Under the direction of Matron
participates in or leads the development of specific elements of nursing
practice, reflecting the CMT and Nursing Directorate business plans
Participates in the setting,
monitoring and improvement of standards and the quality of patient care,
including those standards defined in the National Benchmarks for Essential
Care
Promote evidence-based practice,
wherever possible
Engages users and carers views on
service delivery and development
Implement policy and practice
guidelines specific to the clinical specialty, proposing changes where
appropriate
Contribute to policy and protocol
development for speciality area
Exercises a personal duty of care
in relation to equipment, resource and stock control utilising equipment and
supplies appropriately
Research
and Audit
Contribute to the research agenda
Undertake audit programs specific
to client group, treatments and developments.
Participate in clinical trials as
appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within a relevant speciality
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in neurology or with people with epilepsy
- Knowledge of current issues in epilepsy care
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication, written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Ability to work in a team setting
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Level 1 or level 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Relevant Degree level education
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within a relevant speciality
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in neurology or with people with epilepsy
- Knowledge of current issues in epilepsy care
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Excellent communication, written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Desirable
- Ability to work in a team setting
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (Level 1 or level 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Relevant Degree level education
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in speciality
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).
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).
