Job summary
The Long-Term Conditions pathway, part of the Children's Care Group within RDaSH, are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Children's Epilepsy Nurse Specialist with prescribing qualification to covering the Borough of Doncaster within a community setting.
You will be part of an integrated team working alongside Children's Specialisms (Children's Community Nursing, Epilepsy, Special School Nursing, and TB). You will work closely with a wide MDT ensuring seamless care for children/young people with Epilepsy.
The Children's Epilepsy Nurse Specialist will work within the community providing information, support and advice about the condition from the time of diagnosis. By enabling a good understanding of the condition and through a holistic, collaborative and coordinated approach to care the specialist nurse will support children and young people and their families to reach their goals of self- management.
The role will include acting as a consultant, clinical expert and researcher and an educational resource for other professionals striving towards improved, evidence-based management of epilepsy in health, social care and educational settings. The role requires a confident independent prescriber in the field of epilepsy.
You will be fully supported in your role with access to ongoing professional development, regular supervision and appraisal and the opportunity to network within the field of Epilepsy.
Main duties of the job
To support children, young people and families to self-manage, reducing hospital admissions
To be the lead professional for childhood epilepsy
To co-ordinate the care of the patients between secondary, tertiary, general practice and community care.
To improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients and their families
- To provide an epilepsy service that will ensure that patients living with epilepsy receive appropriate management, in line with current and any future NICE guidance.
- To support the continuity of care between community, multi-agency services and to ensure seamless care between specialised and non-specialised services.
- The post holder will act as the first point of contact for children, young people and their families and for other professionals in Doncaster and will offer support and advice with the aim of minimising seizures and maximising patient and carers opportunity to live life as they wish.
- The specialist nurse will fulfil the role of care coordinator and a single point of contact for the child and family.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN (RN Child)
- Degree
- Epilepsy Course, through the BPNA
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Teaching Qualification
- Post-graduate Study
- Community experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within children's epilepsy or neurology
- Experience in managing patient caseloads
- Experience of prescribing/advising on medication within the field of children's epilepsy
Desirable
- Currently working within speciality.
- Experience in Community Setting.
- Experience of Clinic Setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of diverse workload
- Knowledge of clinical supervision
- Understanding of the role of Children's Epilepsy Nurse Specialist
- Health and Safety/Risk Management
- Clinical Governance
- Able to apply research to ensure evidence-based practice
- Understands the value of Clinical audit and its role in raising clinical standards
- Mentor Students (assess/supervise)
Desirable
- Proven experience of involvement in research.
- Budget control/finance awareness
Skills
Essential
- Provide leadership for clinical practice
- Ability to implement and manage change
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure/stress tolerance
- Motivation and innovation
- Conflict management
- Prioritisation/organisational skills
- Ability to write reports
- Presentation skills
- Ability to deal with complex situations
- Self-motivated
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
- Demonstrate an understanding of family centred care.
- Flexible approach
- Computer literacy
- Team working
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
- To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, working within the culture of improving working lives and the working time directive.
- Provide cover across the Bassetlaw Epilepsy Specialist Nursing Service when required.
Desirable
- Broad professional vision
- People management skills
- Higher level practice accreditation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RSCN (RN Child)
- Degree
- Epilepsy Course, through the BPNA
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Teaching Qualification
- Post-graduate Study
- Community experience
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working within children's epilepsy or neurology
- Experience in managing patient caseloads
- Experience of prescribing/advising on medication within the field of children's epilepsy
Desirable
- Currently working within speciality.
- Experience in Community Setting.
- Experience of Clinic Setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of diverse workload
- Knowledge of clinical supervision
- Understanding of the role of Children's Epilepsy Nurse Specialist
- Health and Safety/Risk Management
- Clinical Governance
- Able to apply research to ensure evidence-based practice
- Understands the value of Clinical audit and its role in raising clinical standards
- Mentor Students (assess/supervise)
Desirable
- Proven experience of involvement in research.
- Budget control/finance awareness
Skills
Essential
- Provide leadership for clinical practice
- Ability to implement and manage change
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure/stress tolerance
- Motivation and innovation
- Conflict management
- Prioritisation/organisational skills
- Ability to write reports
- Presentation skills
- Ability to deal with complex situations
- Self-motivated
- Ability to develop and deliver training programmes
- Demonstrate an understanding of family centred care.
- Flexible approach
- Computer literacy
- Team working
- Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area
- To be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, working within the culture of improving working lives and the working time directive.
- Provide cover across the Bassetlaw Epilepsy Specialist Nursing Service when required.
Desirable
- Broad professional vision
- People management skills
- Higher level practice accreditation
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).
