University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustThe National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Epilepsy team.
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) has one of the largest, most comprehensive programmes in Europe for the evaluation and medical and surgical treatment of epilepsy.
Based at Queen Square in central London and Chalfont St-Peter - and also locally within Camden, the epilepsy group works within UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and has close links with UCL Institute of Neurology and UCL Partners, including Great Ormond Street Hospital. These links allow the epilepsy group to evaluate and treat the widest range of patients - ranging from individuals seeking diagnosis after their first seizure to more complex cases, including those for whom epilepsy forms only part of a broader medical or surgical condition.
We are looking for someone who can work autonomously and as part of a strong team to provide care and support to a wide range of patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy. Care is provided through nurse-led outpatient clinics, telephone clinics, and ward-based care. The candidate must be able to make decisions.
The successful individual will have a pivotal role in delivering Trust Objectives and ensuring that the care delivered within this specialty reflects the Trust Vision and Values.
Main duties of the jobFundamental to the role is working closely with the Epilepsy Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, along with the community team. Clinical duties include running nurse-led outpatient clinics, including general epilepsy and VNS, and providing direct advice and liaison with GPs and other allied health professionals.
The post holder will be expected to practice autonomously to undertake assessments of people with epilepsy using a range of different assessment methods, which include physical examination, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and evaluating seizure diaries.
The post holder will provide education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals on epilepsy within the trust; assist in clinical trials, audits, and research into epilepsy and future management, to develop and improve services for people with epilepsy.
This is a permanent contract that requires a five-day week commitment (37.5hr) without night, weekend, or bank holiday working.
Job responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Person SpecificationKnowledge and QualificationsRegistered NurseMasters level qualification or working towardsTeaching in the Clinical Setting Course or equivalentPost Registration Neuro Science Nursing course or equivalentCompletion of a recognised Non-Medical Prescriber CourseExperienceDemonstrate relevant experience in same specialty at Band 6 or aboveDemonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialtyEvidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomouslyKnowledge of key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practiceExperience in delivering evidence based practiceExercise independent clinical judgment within framework of agreed protocolsExperience in teaching members of the multidisciplinary team and responding to learning needsPrevious experience in audit and evaluation of practice / servicesSkills and AbilitiesAble to organise and prioritise own workload and that of othersSkills in critical analysis and application of research to practiceProven competencies in clinical skillsAbility to work across organisational and professional boundariesDemonstrates understanding of the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary teamUnderstanding of relevant national strategy / policy and how this relates to the serviceAbility to initiate, sustain and evaluate changeCommunicationCommunicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formatsCommunicates with patients and carers in an empathetic mannerDemonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer CarePersonal and People DevelopmentDemonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSFMaintains updated PortfolioDemonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitatorReflective in PracticeDemonstrates evidence of ability to educate othersResponsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and InclusionDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and InclusionSpecific RequirementsFlexible approach to shift patternDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number309-UCLH-5415
Job locationsNational Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
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