Paediatric Specialist Epilepsy Nurse (Training Post)

Paediatric Specialist Epilepsy Nurse (Training Post)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic band 6 Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse, to join our dynamic and progressive Paediatric Epilepsy Team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated multi-disciplinary team which provides a comprehensive epilepsy service to children, young people and their families. This team is well established and provides an inpatient and outpatient service across two hospital sites, as well as support in the community. We have links with London hospitals and offer a comprehensive training pathway for children and families to follow ensuring they have care including transition care to adult services.

You will be working with another experienced Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist Band 8a. You will be responsible for your own caseload of children based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital, running your own clinics once trained and competent. You would be expected to also work at Maidstone Hospital for clinics and as the need arises. You will work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team, including Dietitians, Psychologists, and Consultant Paediatricians. You will attend regular multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide inpatient and community support. Delivering education will be a key aspect of your role and this will include children, families, schools, and inpatient Nurses/Doctors.

Main duties of the job

You will also be involved in contributing to the epilepsy network groups and you will be required to contribute to service development. Non-medical prescribing would be an advantage; however, we are happy to support the completion of this module for the right candidate.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills and commitment to continuous professional development, who can work autonomously and as part of an inter-disciplinary team with the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines without compromising care. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for a band 6 will be considered for a Band 5 training post if no suitable Band 6 applicants apply.

We do support flexible working and there is a free shuttle bus running between hospital sites. If you would like further information or to arrange an informal visit and meet the team, please contact Rochelle Gilder on 07743817218 or via email on: rochellegilder@nhs.net

About us

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

o At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).o Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefitso Blue Light card eligibilityo And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Job responsibilities

We have provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.

Following your corporate induction, you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs, and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions, and e-learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RSCN/RN Child
• Evidence of a relevant post-registration professional development
• Teaching/Assessing Qualification.
• Specialist course relevant to post
• Degree or equivalent or working towards

Experience & Knowledge

• Evidence of interest in paediatric specialism
• Knowledge of current specialist clinical evidence-based practice
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
• Knowledge of local community and understanding of a multi-cultural, racially diverse population
• Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing
• Understanding of equal opportunities
• Understanding of patient confidentiality
• Post-registration study
• Experience of working within specialty
• Previous experience in a Band 5 post involving care of specialist children or equivalent

Skills

• Ability to support and manage a caseload of patients including assessment, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, including providing health promotion and education to patients and carers
• Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of evidence-based clinical nursing care
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal and counselling skills
• Ability to liaise effectively with members of the Primary Health Care team, shared care teams, and tertiary centres
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work
• Proven teaching/presentation skills

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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata