You will have significant post-registration experience, 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.
Main duties of the job
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. This will involve outpatient, inpatient, and First Fit clinic reviews. You will provide excellent teaching experience and the chance to contribute to local clinical networks. As a Trust, we are committed to the development of our staff and will offer you thorough training and support.
Dedicated Epilepsy experience is preferred, but candidates willing to evolve their skills will be considered.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK. St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease. Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as a 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice. Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse Advanced communication skills/counselling qualification or willingness to undertake. Post-registration qualification in specialty.
Desirable
Masters Degree.
Experience
Essential
Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills. Experience of formal/informal teaching. Experience of initiating change.
Other Skills
Essential
Good verbal and written communication. Capable of working as an integral member of a small team. Leadership Skills. Ability to work unsupervised and manage workload effectively.
Desirable
Advanced Communication Skills.
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Cross Site
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
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