Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Neurology Epilepsy team at the RFH as Epilepsy nurse specialist. We are looking for a nurse who has experience of working with people with Epilepsy or experience in neurology, ideally having worked as a clinical nurse specialist although induction, training and support will be provided according to their level of experience. This is a fixed term 12 months post to cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be innovative and active in improving patient pathways. They will have excellent communications skills and will be able to work collaboratively with members of the team.
As an Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, you would be working as an expert resource in Epilepsy providing support, advice, and education. You will be working closely with patients, carers, neurologists, GP's, the wider multidisciplinary team and stakeholders across secondary and primary care. The role will include nurse led clinics, phone advice and ward referrals.
About us
The successful candidate will join a well-established, experienced, and friendly neurology team. They are expected to work autonomously, they will be well supported and supervised within their role and have the opportunity to develop management and service improvement skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will consider for the appropriate applicant a development role at band 6 working towards a band 7. There will be excellent opportunities to help further your own professional development through internal and external courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We will consider for the appropriate applicant a development role at band 6 working towards a band 7. There will be excellent opportunities to help further your own professional development through internal and external courses.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Neurology experience
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Desirable
Neurology experience
Essential
Desirable
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).
