Job summary
- Main area
- Neurosciences
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-SNM170624
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £35,392.00 £42,618.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata.
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 12/07/2024
Employer heading
Epilepsy Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the Wessex neurological centre as an Epilepsy nurse specialist. This is an opportunity for a nurse with a good knowledge of epilepsy to join our established team working closely with the neurological Consultants in Southampton. The post holder will be involved in the care of patients managed with medication and those undergoing neurosurgical treatments at both Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and University Hospital Southampton sites.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Band 6 Specialist Nurse is responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for a defined patient/client group, practicing as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include but not restricted to:
• Provide specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to patients and their families/carers affected by epilepsy.
• Work as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team and at times liaising and acting as a specialist resource across multi-agency specialities.
• At times be required to work autonomously and therefore we are looking for someone who already has these skills or the confidence to develop these skills
• Be required to take telephone help line messages and triage patient queries offering support and advice respective to seizure management or on-going care.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who works well within a team, with excellent communication skills and also capable of working autonomously. If you are looking to become part of an exciting and expanding service, whilst making a significant contribution to the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy we would like to hear from you.
Person specification
Trust Value
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
- Significant post registration experience / qualification / training, including experience and knowledge within relevant speciality
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or evidence assessed to be of equivalent experience, demonstrating support to a range of learners in practice. Provide evidence of both supporting a range of learners in practice and supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
- Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable criteria
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- General IT skills
- Leadership
- Negotiation skills
- Organisational skills
- Prioritisation
- Teamwork
- Working under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Kerley
- Job title
- Epilepsy Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208623
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