Job summary JOB PURPOSE The epilepsy Specialist Nurse will be a specialist in providing clinical advice, skill, knowledge and expertise in epilepsy.
The post holder will initiate, develop and maintain services in the management, assessment and education for patients, their family /carers and staff.
Main duties of the job JOBSUMMARYThe post holder will provide a specialist role within the Neurology Team in accordance with any policies or protocols.
They will support patients and healthcare professionals by delivering direct nursing care and providing education locally and nationally.
The post holder will carry out clinics both with the consultant and autonomously.
The post holder will be part of a regional network supporting patients across their pathways.
The post holder will be required to support accurate and frequent audit to assess the impact of this role and the Neurology Department.
About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust.
Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career.
Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care.
Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh.
We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on.
We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.
There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Nurse Specialist Epilepsy Band 7 We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse who is passionate about providing excellent care and services for people who live with Epilepsy.
You will have significant post registration experience, and knowledge of Epilepsy and seizures as well as a willingness to learn and a positive, can do attitude.
Working within a multi-professional environment, the role will challenge you to push forward, be an innovator in your field and act as a role model for standards of care through clinical practice.
You will be the professional clinical link between all areas of care for individuals with Epilepsy and provide care and support for patients from diagnosis through to ongoing treatment and care.
You will provide excellent teaching experience and the chance to contribute to local clinical networks.
In return, as part of a Trust that's committed to the development of its staff, we'll offer you bespoke in-house training, excellent staff support and yearly appraisals focussed on personal and professional development.
For further information regarding this post then please contact Dr Warner, via his secretary on 01483 571122 ext 4553.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level Registration Recognised teaching qualification Evidence of continuing Professional Development A Knowledge of Epilepsy and the different seizures Desirable Recognised Neuroscience qualification Educated to a degree level or equivalent experience Knowledge Essential Significant post registration experience Experience of working in an acute setting Knowledge of the needs of patients and the key issues relating to management of Epilepsy Demonstrates an understanding of Multidisciplinary issues and a commitment to MDT working Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
Knowledge of current professional issues and their impact on practice Desirable Previous experience within a Specialist Nurse role