Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Neurology Epilepsy clinical team at the RFH as acute 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 part-time (22.5 hours per week), fixed term 12 months post focusing on improving outcomes for people with epilepsy presenting to the emergency department. There is potential for extension.
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.
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 emergency department referrals.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attachments of the job description and person specification for further information around this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attachments of the job description and person specification for further information around this post.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Experience in a senior nurse role in an NHS setting or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in running nurse-led clinics
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations
- Ability to organise/coordinate diverse teams to deliver a high standard of patient care
- Knowledge of current clinical/nursing research
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
- Ability to reflect, question and evaluate own practice
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Evidence of continued advancement of specialist knowledge and understanding
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Experience in a senior nurse role in an NHS setting or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in running nurse-led clinics
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations
- Ability to organise/coordinate diverse teams to deliver a high standard of patient care
- Knowledge of current clinical/nursing research
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
- Ability to reflect, question and evaluate own practice
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Evidence of continued advancement of specialist knowledge and understanding
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).
