County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Epilepsy Specialist Nurse to join our team of epilepsy nurses based at Chester-le-Street Hospital. The successful applicant will work across the North Durham area and surrounding villages offering specialist epilepsy advice to patients within their own homes, in various clinics, or via the telephone. The service is delivered over five days, Monday to Friday, with core hours of 9 am to 5 pm; however, some flexibility may be required occasionally. The successful applicant will be required to hold a first-level nursing registration with the NMC; additional training specific to the role can be provided. Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will work within the Epilepsy Specialist Nursing team to provide both planned and reactive care to patients with an epilepsy diagnosis. This will involve running face-to-face and telephone clinics in community settings. The successful applicant will have experience of managing a caseload of patients who live with epilepsy and whose care can be complex with additional lifestyle issues and comorbidities. Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide a range of nursing care activities with patients, including assessment of epilepsy, monitoring of seizure activity, advising on seizure management and care planning, including prescribing. Educating patients and carers about epilepsy, risk management, and treatment options. The successful candidate will be required to manage a caseload, working independently and as part of the wider nursing team. Person Specification
Special Requirements
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Qualifications
1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult) Knowledge of issues in community nursing Knowledge of Intermediate Care Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care Experience
Experience of audit/research Experience of clinical supervision Evidence of recent ongoing nursing development Statutory Registration
1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult) Special Skills & Knowledge
Good communication and interpersonal skills Evidence of organisational skills Evidence of team working Community specific skill set Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year, Per Annum Pro Rata
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We are currently seeking a Band 6 Epilepsy Specialist Nurse to join our team of epilepsy nurses based at Chester-le-Street Hospital. The successful applicant will work across the North Durham area and surrounding villages offering specialist epilepsy advice to patients within their own homes, in various clinics, or via the telephone. The service is delivered over five days, Monday to Friday, with core hours of 9 am to 5 pm; however, some flexibility may be required occasionally. The successful applicant will be required to hold a first-level nursing registration with the NMC; additional training specific to the role can be provided. Main Duties of the Job
The successful applicant will work within the Epilepsy Specialist Nursing team to provide both planned and reactive care to patients with an epilepsy diagnosis. This will involve running face-to-face and telephone clinics in community settings. The successful applicant will have experience of managing a caseload of patients who live with epilepsy and whose care can be complex with additional lifestyle issues and comorbidities. Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide a range of nursing care activities with patients, including assessment of epilepsy, monitoring of seizure activity, advising on seizure management and care planning, including prescribing. Educating patients and carers about epilepsy, risk management, and treatment options. The successful candidate will be required to manage a caseload, working independently and as part of the wider nursing team. Person Specification
Special Requirements
Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Qualifications
1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult) Knowledge of issues in community nursing Knowledge of Intermediate Care Knowledge of key policy drivers for health and social care Experience
Experience of audit/research Experience of clinical supervision Evidence of recent ongoing nursing development Statutory Registration
1st Level Registration with the NMC (Adult) Special Skills & Knowledge
Good communication and interpersonal skills Evidence of organisational skills Evidence of team working Community specific skill set Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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. County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust £37,338 to £44,962 a year, Per Annum Pro Rata
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