Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Specialist

Wye Valley NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 January 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within Epilepsy Specialist Nursing.

We would welcome candidates who are currently working at a Band 5 level, who feel that they are ready for their next progressive step in their nursing career or current Band 6s who would like to enhance their epilepsy knowledge. This role has clearly defined competences within which you will be well supported in developing.

You will aim to be working as an independent practitioner and collaboratively with the Band 7 Epilepsy lead with a shared caseload, providing holistic, evidenced based practice to patients with a diagnosis of Epilepsy, at all stages throughout their disease process. Responsibilities will also include providing education and support to patients, carers and colleagues.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be seeking to ensure the appropriate support is available to all patients. The team works closely with colleagues across Wye Valley Trust to ensure seamless care for patients.

In exchange for your commitment and flexibility we will ensure that you have a personalised development plan, with access to higher education and development. We are passionate about supporting you; to become the best nurse you can; as part of our forward thinking service.

This is a countywide service therefore holding a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Main duties of the job

As an integral part of the team the post holder will work independently and collaboratively with the Band 7 Epilepsy lead. Providing assessment, support planning and interventions to meet the person's needs in the community ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.

This will be delivered via urgent care, planned outpatient interventions, as well as supporting A&E colleagues. There also will be an opportunity to deliver education for, people with epilepsy, their carer's and staff members.

As a service we are innovative, forward thinking and encourage staff engagement. You will have the opportunity to be involved in service / quality improvement and develop leadership skills.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata (BAND 6 INDICATIVE)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

229-IC-6784509

Job locations

Sarum House

3 St Ethelbert Street

Hereford

HR1 2NS

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Nursing studies
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding in the needs of clients with long term conditions
Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
Up to date in professional practice and new research.
Knowledge of health promotion.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Commitment to engage in CPD.
Ability to motivate others.
Presentation and teaching skills.
Positive attitude towards change.

Desirable

Knowledge in the care of patients with Epilepsy.
Knowledge of intermediate care and community services.
IT skills to support clinical practice
Excellent organisational and networking skills.
Ability to work as part of a MDT.
Understanding of clinical supervision and appraisal.

Experience

Desirable

Relevant experience of working with Epilepsy in either the acute or community setting
Previous experience in assessment of complex patients.
Experience running a nurse led clinic.
Experience in dealing with patients in a palliative care situation

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team.
Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limitations and seek help when necessary.
Committed to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
Committed to personal and professional development.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Degree or Diploma in Nursing studies
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding in the needs of clients with long term conditions
Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession.
Up to date in professional practice and new research.
Knowledge of health promotion.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Commitment to engage in CPD.
Ability to motivate others.
Presentation and teaching skills.
Positive attitude towards change.

Desirable

Knowledge in the care of patients with Epilepsy.
Knowledge of intermediate care and community services.
IT skills to support clinical practice
Excellent organisational and networking skills.
Ability to work as part of a MDT.
Understanding of clinical supervision and appraisal.

Experience

Desirable

Relevant experience of working with Epilepsy in either the acute or community setting
Previous experience in assessment of complex patients.
Experience running a nurse led clinic.
Experience in dealing with patients in a palliative care situation

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to work as part of a team.
Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limitations and seek help when necessary.
Committed to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
Committed to personal and professional development.

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.