Epilepsy Specialist Nurse

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity in the Specialist Epilepsy Team within NHS, focusing on improving patient care for epilepsy through independent clinical practice. Candidates need relevant nursing qualifications and experience in epilepsy services, with a strong focus on communication and leadership skills. This role offers career development in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Lead antenatal epilepsy service and manage transition care for adolescents.
• Conduct independent follow-ups and reviews for epilepsy patients.
• Liaise with medical and therapy staff to ensure effective care delivery.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Time management

Problem solving skills

Basic computer/IT skills

Education

RGN/RNLD Nurse with live registration

Evidence of continuing professional development at level 6/7

Leadership module

Epilepsy course

Non medical prescriber

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work in the Specialist Epilepsy Team has arisen. This role will involve autonomous, independent clinical practice. With a background of nursing, the post holder will work closely with Consultant. Neurologists/Neuropsychiatrists and clinical nursing staff within the NMSK Division and other divisions within the trust towards improving service for patients with epilepsy.

Whilst this post is advertised as AfC band 7 based on meeting essential criteria of holding PACR (or equivalent physical assessment qualification), PADRAP (or equivalent physiology for advanced practice qualification) and independent prescribing qualification, candidates not fulfilling these elements may be considered on a developmental basis. In which case, candidates would be paid at AfC band 6, pending successful completion of the required training modules.

Main duties of the job

• To work in transitional care for adolescent patients transferring from paediatric to adult services.
• To lead and run the antenatal epilepsy service at Southmead and UBHW.
• To contribute to the education of patients with epilepsy, their carers, GPS and other outside key roles.
• Participate in an emergency department liaison service offering review and facilitation of early discharge.
• Ward liaison service offering review and facilitation of early discharge.
• Offer independent nurse led follow up clinics for epilepsy patients for medication review/change
• Attend first seizure clinic with the Consultant to offer specialist education and instruction.
• Increase patient satisfaction and provide a competent and seamless service.
• Liaison with medical & therapy staff as well as other hospital, departments and social services in order to ensure timely, appropriate and effective care is delivered.
• Attend the epilepsy surgery MDTM.
• Able to work in nurse led VNS clinic.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, our Trust is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (such as Portishead or Chepstow).

Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced communication skills, verbal and written, to include report writing and record keeping.
• Basic computer/IT skills and experience to develop these in line with the needs of service e.g careflow, ICE, EDMS etc.
• Time management and problem solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of trust polices and practices including mannual handling, health and safety and infection control.

Education/Training/Qualification

• RGN/RNLD Nurse with live registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development at level 6/7
• Leadership module
• Epilepsy course
• Non medical prescriber

Work Experience

• 3 years post registration experience
• Experience of working in Epilepsy services
• Experience of working in multidiciplinary team
• Experience of working in outpatient services/running clinics
• Experience of autominous working

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.

£38,682 to £54,710 a yearpro rata per annum, dependant on experience