Specialist Nurse - Epilepsy - Learning Disabilities

Job summary

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to use your clinical skills to make a difference, there is a fantastic opportunity to join our Worcestershire Integrated neurology team as a band 7 Epilepsy nurse, working 30-37.5 hours.

We are looking for a nurse experienced in the care of patients with epilepsy and learning disabilities, who is motivated and passionate about developing their knowledge, skills and management of these patients as well as supporting their families and carers. The successful candidate will work as be part of a supportive multidisciplinary neurology team. You will need to be a non-medical prescriber or commit to completing the V300 within a year of commencing the role. We need someone who is passionate and flexible about delivering high quality patient care.

If you would like to have an informal discussion please call Julie Day, Specialist Epilepsy nurse on 07720 898129 or Christina Whittenbury, Service Lead on 07525 918760

Main duties of the job

This role primarily looks after individuals with learning disabilities who have epilepsy as well as some patients with epilepsy across the neurological services. The successful candidate will be required to work independently providing education and information, advice, and support to patients in their own home and within clinics, as well as remotely via phonecalls or video conferencing.

You will also be required to liaise and work closely with other health care professionals in ensuring that patient care needs are met accordingly, and that care is delivered to a high standard.

The role with involve working closely with and support from the consultant neurologists as well as the 2 other specialist epilepsy nurses. There will be joint medical and nurse clinics as well as running nurse led clinics.

The role will sit within the supportive structure of the Integrated Neurology service of specialist nurses and therapists as well as closely linking with the Learning Disabilities services.

About us

We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.

At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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