Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a new addition to our Epilepsy Specialist Nursing Team. This is a new role, as part of an excitingproject, which is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career and wanting to receive specialist training. This is afixed term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave. In this role as an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, you would be joining a team of experienced and forward-thinking Specialist Nurses. Within this role you will have opportunities to work alongside specialist Nurses, our Consultants with a specialist interest in Epilepsy andAdministrative staff. The service provides advice, guidance and review to adults who have received a diagnosis of Epilepsy. These could be within our busy outpatientdepartment, inpatient setting or within MDT held clinics/home visits/Other Trusts etc. Hospital based although at least 40% is wider community ie home visits, clinics in other Hospitals in our large geographical area, which covers East Lancs, Central and North Lancs, South Cumbria and Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde, Driving therefore is essential.
Main duties of the job
As an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert assessment, education, and management for patients with epilepsy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You'll work closely with neurologists, specialist nurses, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to ensure a seamless, patient-centred pathway.
You will:
- Provide specialist clinical advice, support, and education to patients, families, and carers
- Undertake nurse-led clinics, telephone reviews, and care coordination
- Support safe and effective treatment plans, including medication optimisation
- Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
- Deliver staff training and promote best practice in epilepsy management
- Act as an advocate for patients living with epilepsy, supporting self-management and independence
This role is ideal for nurses with a genuine interest in neurology and long-term condition management, with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving patient experience.
About us
You will be part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest and highest performing trusts in the North West; anorganisation that provides many specialist tertiary services, delivers award-winning teaching and development programmes, leads national andinternational clinical trials and research studies, and always gives excellent care with compassion - you will have an unparalleled opportunity tolearn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment, and work with some of the UK's leading healthcare experts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist advice, support and education to patients, and their families/carers upon diagnosis of Epilepsy. To act as a nurse specialist in raising the profile of the Epilepsy service. Provide ongoing care and establish professional trusting relationships with individual patients. Support the patient and family with theirongoing management of Epilepsy, within both hospital and community settings. Liaising with voluntary agencies as appropriate. To work within a multidisciplinary team as the specialist clinical nurse resource to other health professionals and allied agencies, on issues relating to the care of patients with diabetes, ensuring that current, evidence based information and advice is available. To develop evidence based guidelines and write protocols/policies for the management of the patient with Epilepsy in line with current NICE guidance and Best Practice Guidance, where appropriate/identified. Provide written, evidence based patient information at appropriate stages of the patients disease progression and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment protocols. Have an active role in the delivery of structured education. Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework. Act as a strong role model and provide development, clinical supervision and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their full potential. To provide both formal and informal training and teaching sessions in a variety of health, education and regional conference settings. To ensure the productive operation of the team environment through the maintenance of a safe, clean and organised environment. To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals, working as part ofa team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist advice, support and education to patients, and their families/carers upon diagnosis of Epilepsy. To act as a nurse specialist in raising the profile of the Epilepsy service. Provide ongoing care and establish professional trusting relationships with individual patients. Support the patient and family with theirongoing management of Epilepsy, within both hospital and community settings. Liaising with voluntary agencies as appropriate. To work within a multidisciplinary team as the specialist clinical nurse resource to other health professionals and allied agencies, on issues relating to the care of patients with diabetes, ensuring that current, evidence based information and advice is available. To develop evidence based guidelines and write protocols/policies for the management of the patient with Epilepsy in line with current NICE guidance and Best Practice Guidance, where appropriate/identified. Provide written, evidence based patient information at appropriate stages of the patients disease progression and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and treatment protocols. Have an active role in the delivery of structured education. Be responsible for ensuring the planning, delivery and evaluation of care to meet the personalised health and wellbeing care needs of patients, in line with the Trusts Values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework. Act as a strong role model and provide development, clinical supervision and advice for other staff and students to support them in reaching their full potential. To provide both formal and informal training and teaching sessions in a variety of health, education and regional conference settings. To ensure the productive operation of the team environment through the maintenance of a safe, clean and organised environment. To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trusts values & Nursing & Midwifery Professional Framework goals, working as part ofa team to ensure that patients and relatives receive excellent care with compassion.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- Degree in health-related subject
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Clinical Examination Qualification
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in and knowledge of Neurology Medicine and Epilepsy
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
- Knowledge of local/national Health and Social Care policy
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing complex Neurology patients
- Experience in nurse led clinics
- Experience of audit and research
- Awareness of current relevant national service frameworks / guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration
- Diploma in Nursing
- Degree in health-related subject
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Mentorship qualification
- Clinical Examination Qualification
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in and knowledge of Neurology Medicine and Epilepsy
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its implementation
- Evidence of clinical competence in area of speciality
- Knowledge of local/national Health and Social Care policy
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing complex Neurology patients
- Experience in nurse led clinics
- Experience of audit and research
- Awareness of current relevant national service frameworks / guidance
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).
