Epilepsy Senior Specialist Nurse

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 7 Epilepsy Senior Specialist Nurse to deliver high-quality, patient-centered epilepsy care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, support and autonomous clinical management across the epilepsy pathway.

Applicants should have strong neurology experience, be capable of working independently, and ideally hold independent prescribing.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience as band 6 or equivalent in epilepsy or neurology.
• Non medical prescriber status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred epilepsy care and autonomous practice.
• Run independent nurse-led clinics focused on proactive support and self-management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, evidence-based care.
• Support development and growth of the Epilepsy Specialist Nurse role within the service.

Skills

Advanced Communication Skills

Teaching of staff

NHS knowledge

Education

NMC registered nurse

Non medical prescriber

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes useValue Based Interviewingto identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated nurse to join the Epilepsy Service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as Band 7 Epilepsy Senior specialist Nurse. This is a rewarding role for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and improving outcomes for people living with epilepsy.

As part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist assessment, support and clinical management for patients across the epilepsy pathway. You will work closely with neurologists, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, primary care colleagues and community partners to ensure patients receive seamless, evidence-based care. We are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants must have a strong clinical background in neurology, with substantial experience in epilepsy care highly desirable. You will possess a comprehensive understanding of epilepsy and related neurological conditions, including their assessment, treatment and long-term management, and be confident working autonomously within a specialist role.

Independent prescribing is highly desirable for this role but is not essential, and candidates without a prescribing qualification are equally encouraged to apply.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals living with Epilepsy.

Run independent nurse-led clinics focused on proactive support and self-management.

Work to prevent hospital admissions through early intervention, education, and ongoing monitoring.

Contribute to the development and advancement of the Epilepsy Specialist Nurse role within the service.

Support the ongoing growth and operational delivery of the Epilepsy Service at OUH

Enhance the delivery and coordination of Epilepsy treatment options, ensuring patients receive timely and appropriate therapies .

Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary Epilepsy Team to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.

Demonstrate strong motivation, enthusiasm, and commitment to continuous improvement in Epilepsy care.

Working for our organisation

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel .

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospital's promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be the professional clinical link between all areas of care for individuals with Epilepsy and provide care and support for patients from diagnosis through to ongoing treatment and care. The Epilepsy Specialist Nurse will have

• To promote clinical excellence in the management of Epilepsy as a specialist nurse and to be working autonomously.
• To be a resource for in-depth knowledge of own specialist clinical area and actively disseminate relevant information through appropriate channels.
• to regularly support the VNS theatre lists
• To actively facilitate the delivery of expert specialised patient care based upon principles of evidence and best practice. This may be achieved either directly through personal contact or indirectly via supervision of practice.
• To provide information, advice and psychological support to patients, their families and health care professionals; liaising and referring on as necessary to the appropriate health care professional in hospital or the community.See job description and person specification for more details on post, responsibilities and requirements.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse ( NMC registration
• non medical prescriber

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience at band 6 level
• Evidence of comprehensive and relevant continuing professional development
• Evidence of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

• Advanced Communication Skills.
• Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of current developments in the NHS

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospital's promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

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Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive App