Children's Epilepsy Nurse | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £37,338 - £44,962 Pro-rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Oldham, OL1 1NL |
| Cwmni: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7259815/236-OCO-NM381-25 |
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The role of the Epilepsy Nurse is multifaceted; however, the ultimate aim is to provide a high-quality, specialist service to babies, children, and young people with epilepsy within various community settings.
They will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while managing a caseload. Acting as a link between primary and secondary care, the nurse will serve as a source of contact and advice for patients, carers, and other health professionals.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work both autonomously and as part of the wider epilepsy service within the children’s community nursing team. They will be supported in making key decisions that directly and indirectly influence patient care. Flexibility and adaptability to the needs of the service are essential.
The candidate should have knowledge and understanding of both national and local guidance related to epilepsy. Post-registration experience at a Band 5 level is required; experience working with epilepsy or neurological conditions is an advantage. The desirable candidate will demonstrate, via CPD, a commitment to ongoing learning.
If you are interested in developing your knowledge and skills in epilepsy and are motivated, highly organised, with advanced interpersonal and communication skills, this may be an excellent opportunity for you.
The Children’s Epilepsy Nurse will support the children’s community nursing service by providing specialist nursing skills, knowledge, and expertise in the care and management of babies, children, and young people with epilepsy.
The post holder will be part of a dedicated team that manages patients with a range of epilepsies.
Their role will involve clinical practice, working directly with children and young people with epilepsy, as well as their families and carers.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing a caseload of identified babies, children, or young people within the epilepsy service
• Supporting special school nurses with identified patients
• Working across various settings, including offices, clinics, patients’ homes, educational settings, and community environments
The post holder will strengthen clinical and professional leadership in epilepsy care, inspiring colleagues, enhancing standards, and developing professional practice.
They will provide clinical expertise to the team, acting as a role model in the delivery of patient care. Additionally, they will support the Team Manager in the effective management of the service. The post holder will also lead, support, supervise, and train staff, contributing to the ongoing development of the service.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Jul 2025
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