Epilepsy Specialist Nurse
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within epilepsy nursing working 30hrs per week. We are pleased to be able to advertise a new epilepsy nurse specialist role to join our already well established Neurology specialist nursing team which consists of x2 Parkinson’s nurses and a multiple Sclerosis nurse.The candidate shall be expected to work within our neurology specialist nursing team that provides interventions and clinics to patients presenting with a range of neurological disorders
Main duties of the job
In September 2022 the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) established a transformation programme for neurology services across our origin. This is an exciting time to be part of a multi-professional team delivering innovative and transformative services as part of the West Yorkshire Neurology Network (WYNN).With a vision to deliver services that are sustainable, equitable, and outstanding for our population. This role shall contribute to the change programme, and pathways of care through new and innovative ways of working and may be required to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering care across the patch
Working for our organisation
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate shall work within NICE guidance and ESNA competencies to develop the epilepsy service at Harrogate Hospital whilst collaborating with the Centre for Neurosciences clinical nurse specialists at Leeds to ensure up to date training, development, succession planning and governance.You will aim to be working as an independent practitioner providing holistic, evidenced based practice to patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy, at all stages throughout their disease process. Responsibilities will also include providing education and support to patients, carers and colleagues.
So if you are a forward thinking, innovative nurse who would like the opportunity to develop a new service please apply.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Minimum of three years post registration experience
- Up to date knowledge of epilepsy management and treatment options
- NMC Registration
- Recent leadership experience
- 18 months working within neurology or related speciality
- Epilepsy related diploma/ degree module
- Non-medical Prescribing