Job summary
We
are currently seeking a Band 6 Epilepsy specialist nurse to Join our team of epilepsy nurses based at Chester
Le Street Hospital . The successful applicant will work across the North Durham
Area and surrounding villages offering speicalist epilepsy advice to patients
within their own homes, in various clinics or via the telephone. The service is
delivered over five days Monday to Friday with core hours of 9am to 5pm however
some flexibilty may be required occasionally. The sucessful applicant will be
required to hold a first level nursing registration with the NMC, additional
training specific to the role can be provided.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant will work within the Epilepsy Specialist nursing team to provide
both planned and reactive care to patients with an Epilepsy diagnosis. This will involve running face to face and
telephone clinics in community settings.
The successful applicant will have experience of managing a caseload of
patients who live with epilepsy and whose care can be complex with additional
lifestyle issues and comorbidities.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to sponsor roles that do not meet the minimum salary requirements. please check the UK immigration skilled worker rules for information
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
sucessful candidate will provide a range of nursing care activities with
patients; including assessment of epilepsy, monitoring of seizure
activity. Advising on seizure management
and care planning including prescribing.
Educating patients and carers
about epilepsy, risk management and treatment options. The successful candidate
will be required to work manage a caseload, working independently and as part
of the wider Nursing team .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
sucessful candidate will provide a range of nursing care activities with
patients; including assessment of epilepsy, monitoring of seizure
activity. Advising on seizure management
and care planning including prescribing.
Educating patients and carers
about epilepsy, risk management and treatment options. The successful candidate
will be required to work manage a caseload, working independently and as part
of the wider Nursing team .
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community nursing
- Knowledge of Intermediate Care
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Evidence of recent on-going nursing development
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult)
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of Organisational skills
- Evidence of Team working
Desirable
- Community specific skill set
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
