Paediatric Epilepsy Specialist Nurse

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health trust in Plymouth is seeking a Specialist Nurse within the Paediatric Epilepsy Service. The role involves providing expert nursing care for children with neurological conditions and epilepsy, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants should have a degree in a relevant field and be a registered nurse. This is a full-time permanent position offering a salary between £47,810 and £54,710.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience in relevant specialty at band 6.
• Current experience of nursing patients with neurological conditions.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding supervision training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality care to children through staff education.
• Act as an expert in Paediatric Epilepsy and co-ordinate care pathways.
• Facilitate transition from hospital to home and adult services.

Skills

Expert knowledge in Paediatric Epilepsy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate others

Education

Degree level qualification in relevant field

1st Level registered nurse RN (child)

Job description

Overview

Specialist Nurse within the paediatric Epilepsy Service, providing expert nursing care for children with neurological conditions and epilepsy. Working across boundaries and with all levels of health professionals and agencies ensure integrated care for children with neurological difficulties influencing care management pathways based on best practice. The role mainly involves working with the Paediatric Epilepsy service based at the main acute hospital site but will also involve providing some support to the clinical teams and families seen within the community paediatric service.

Note: Priority considerations apply to internal Trust staff and NHS At Risk staff where relevant.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Lead Nurse ensure the continued provision of high-quality care to all children through staff education, governance and professional development.
• To act as an expert in Paediatric Epilepsy, co-ordinating care pathways and developing the service to meet national guidelines and standards.
• To co-ordinate the multi-professional approach in the provision of care for children who have neurological difficulties and epilepsy.
• Facilitate transition from hospital to home, school and into adult services

Details

Location: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Post registration demonstrable experience in relevant speciality at band 6.
• Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in relation to assessment and management of epilepsy
• Current and up to date demonstrable experience of nursing patients with neurological conditions / epilepsy / learning difficulties.

Desirable

• Demonstrable counselling experience

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in relevant field
• 1st Level registered nurse RN (child)
• Safeguarding Supervision training or willingness to undertake

Aptitude and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to communicate sensitive information
• Ability to motivate others

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Proven evidence of change management

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A submission for Disclosure to be made to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 8DH