Epilepsy Specialist Nurse (Adults) | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 p.a. (plus 5% HCAS) pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2024 |
| Location: | Billericay, CM12 9SA |
| Company: | North East London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6650624/395-EB781-24 |
Summary
B7 Specialist Epilepsy Nurse
Part-time (2 days per week – 15 hours)
Are you an experienced and dedicated nurse with a passion for epilepsy care?
We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Epilepsy Nurse to join our dynamic team at NELFT. As a Band 7 Specialist Epilepsy Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing advanced, patient-centred care to individuals living with epilepsy.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver expert clinical care and support for patients with epilepsy, including comprehensive assessments and individualized care plans.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on epilepsy management, including seizure recognition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and coordinate care effectively.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership and support to junior staff and participate in service development projects.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a dedicated team providing high-quality care and making a real difference in patients’ lives.
• Access to ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on work-life balance.
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,258 to a maximum of £2,122 p.a. pro rata for part time).
• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.
• Degree in Nursing or relevant healthcare field; post-graduate qualification in epilepsy or neurology nursing is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in epilepsy care, including advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
• Proven ability to educate and train patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
This advert closes on Monday 7 Oct 2024