Job summary
We
are seeking a part time 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 specialist 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 4pm however some flexibility
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. They will need
to work as part of a team as well as independently in community settings across
the region including HMP services.
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.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in providing excellent
nursing care to people living with epilepsy. They will be willing to undertake
additional training to enhance their knowledge on Epilepsy for example NICE
guidance and quality standards, treatment options and challenges.
The candidate will provide
a range of nursing care activities with patients including:
Assessment and review of
epilepsy,
Monitoring of seizure
activity and treatment side effects,
Advising on seizure
management,
Care planning including
treatment options and prescribing
(additional training can be provided).
Educating patients and carers about epilepsy,
Risk management assessment
and advice
Deliver epilepsy awareness
and rescue medication training to patients and carers.
The successful candidate
will be required to manage a caseload of patients with uncontrolled
epilepsy, working independently and as
part of the wider nursing team. Some
travel will be involved across the locality involving rural areas.
Clinics
operate over the CDDFT area and within clinic environments in hospitals,
patient's own homes, GP practices and HMP establishments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
successful candidate will demonstrate an interest in providing excellent
nursing care to people living with epilepsy. They will be willing to undertake
additional training to enhance their knowledge on Epilepsy for example NICE
guidance and quality standards, treatment options and challenges.
The candidate will provide
a range of nursing care activities with patients including:
Assessment and review of
epilepsy,
Monitoring of seizure
activity and treatment side effects,
Advising on seizure
management,
Care planning including
treatment options and prescribing
(additional training can be provided).
Educating patients and carers about epilepsy,
Risk management assessment
and advice
Deliver epilepsy awareness
and rescue medication training to patients and carers.
The successful candidate
will be required to manage a caseload of patients with uncontrolled
epilepsy, working independently and as
part of the wider nursing team. Some
travel will be involved across the locality involving rural areas.
Clinics
operate over the CDDFT area and within clinic environments in hospitals,
patient's own homes, GP practices and HMP establishments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who live with epilepsy
Desirable
- Evidence of recent ongoing nursing development
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of audit/research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites and patient homes to meet the requirements of the post.
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registration ith NMC (Adult or LD)
- Knowledge of epilepsy care and issues for management
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community /epilepsy nursing
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with NMC (Adult / LD )
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of team working.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber qualification, or willingness to train towards this.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who live with epilepsy
Desirable
- Evidence of recent ongoing nursing development
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of audit/research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites and patient homes to meet the requirements of the post.
- Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level Registration ith NMC (Adult or LD)
- Knowledge of epilepsy care and issues for management
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues in community /epilepsy nursing
- Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- 1st Level Registration with NMC (Adult / LD )
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of team working.
Desirable
- Independent prescriber qualification, or willingness to train towards this.
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)
