Job summary
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Epilepsy team.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) has one of the largest, most comprehensive programmes in Europe for the evaluation and medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy.
Based at Queen Square in central London and Chalfont St-Peter - and also locally within Camden the epilepsy group works within UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and has close links with UCL Institute of Neurology and UCL Partners, including Great Ormond Street Hospital.These links allow the epilepsy group to evaluate and treat the widest range of patients - ranging from individuals seeking diagnosis after their first seizure - to more complex cases, including those for whom epilepsy forms only part of a broader medical or surgical condition.
We are looking for someone who can work autonomously and as part of a strong team to provide care and support to a wide range of patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy. Care is provided through nurse led outpatient clinics, telephone clinics and ward based care. The candidate must be able to make decisions.
The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives and ensuring that the care delivered within this specialty reflects the Trust Vision and Values.
Main duties of the job
Fundamental to the role is working closely with the Epilepsy Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, along with the community team. Clinical duties include running nurse-led outpatient clinics, including general epilepsy and VNS. Providing direct advice and liaison with GP's and other allied health professionals.
The post holder will be expected to practice autonomously to undertake assessment of people with epilepsy using a range of different assessment methods, which included physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and evaluating seizure diaries.
The post holder will provide education to patients, families and healthcare professionals on epilepsy within the trust; assist in clinical trials, audits and research into epilepsy and future management, to develop and improve services for people with Epilepsy
This is a permanent contract that requires a five-day week commitment (37.5hr) without night, weekend, or bank holiday working.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Masters level qualification or working towards
- Teaching in the Clinical Setting Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Registration Neuro Science Nursing course or equivalent
- Completion of a recognised Non-Medical Prescriber Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience in same specialty at Band 6 or above
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Exercise independent clinical judgment within framework of agreed protocols
- Experience in teaching members of the multidisciplinary team and responding to learning needs
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Proven competencies in clinical skills
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF
- Maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Flexible approach to shift pattern
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Masters level qualification or working towards
- Teaching in the Clinical Setting Course or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Registration Neuro Science Nursing course or equivalent
- Completion of a recognised Non-Medical Prescriber Course
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate relevant experience in same specialty at Band 6 or above
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
- Exercise independent clinical judgment within framework of agreed protocols
- Experience in teaching members of the multidisciplinary team and responding to learning needs
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice / services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Skills in critical analysis and application of research to practice
- Proven competencies in clinical skills
- Ability to work across organisational and professional boundaries
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the service
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
- Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF
- Maintains updated Portfolio
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in Practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Specific Requirements
Desirable
- Flexible approach to shift pattern
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
