Band 7 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Epilepsy

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for an enthusiastic Epilepsy Nurse Specialist to join the Neurology Epilepsy team. The role involves providing expert support and advice, managing patient pathways, and collaborating with various healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience with Epilepsy or neurology. This fixed-term 12-month position offers training and support to develop your skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with individuals with Epilepsy or in neurology is essential.
• Previous role as a clinical nurse specialist is preferred.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert resource and support in Epilepsy management.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics and manage referrals.

Skills

Experience with people with Epilepsy

Neurology experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Neurology Epilepsy team at the RFH as Epilepsy Nurse Specialist. We are looking for a nurse who has experience of working with people with Epilepsy or experience in neurology, ideally having worked as a clinical nurse specialist; induction, training and support will be provided according to their level of experience. This is a fixed-term 12-month post to cover maternity leave.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert resource in Epilepsy by offering support, advice, and education.
• Work closely with patients, carers, neurologists, GPs, the wider multidisciplinary team and stakeholders across secondary and primary care.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics, provide phone advice, and manage ward referrals.
• Be innovative and active in improving patient pathways.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with members of the team.
• Work autonomously while being well supported and supervised within the role, with opportunities to develop management and service improvement skills.

Qualifications / Experience

• Experience of working with people with Epilepsy or experience in neurology.
• Ideally have worked as a clinical nurse specialist; induction, training and support will be provided according to level of experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.