Job summary
To provide epilepsy specialist nursing advice, education and leadership within the specialty.
To act as a source of expertise, advice and knowledge for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
To work within the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of optimal care throughout all aspects of the patients care pathway in all clinical settings.
Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this specialist service to develop and demonstrate autonomy in advanced practice skills in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for the cohort of patients within the specialist service.
Delivery of high-quality patient care, acting as a nursing role model for nursing practice across the specialty, CBU and Trust.
To act as a link nurse between the Epilepsy Team and the ward.
Main duties of the job
Support the development of the Specialist Epilepsy Service through developing a nursing team that can adequately support children with Epilepsy and their families, either in hospital or in the community.
To be an effective resource and expert in childhood epilepsy conditions actively disseminating relevant information to both medical and nursing staff members within the multidisciplinary team and to other health professionals.
Act as a role model of standards of behaviour and professionalism, through the development of the service and the integration of policies and procedures to ensure a high-quality, cost-effective service to children with epilepsy and their families/carers.
Keep up to date with National policies and identify deficits in service provision with the Epilepsy Team Lead Consultant, and other members of the multidisciplinary team, to implement and evaluate changes which can improve service delivery
Contribute to the development of standards, protocols, and guidelines for the service ensuring that safe practice is maintained.
Recognise, understand, and accept the requirement to act as an advocate for patients, carers, the service and organisation.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Ensure safe practice through risk assessment and management of clinical incidents which are reported and documented as they arise, as outlined in the Trust guidance.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- minimum 2 years post qualification experience
Essential
Essential
- Expanded clinical skills, with interest in the care of children with epilepsy and their families
desirable
Desirable
- Paediatric Epilepsy course or equivalent, knowledge, skills and competency
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address
Children and Young People's Outpatients
Lovely Lane
Warrington Hospital
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist employer: WHH
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its nearly 5,000 staff members. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a focus on delivering outstanding patient care, the Trust not only prioritises the well-being of its workforce but also actively engages in innovative practices that enhance healthcare delivery in the Warrington and Halton areas. As a CQC-rated 'good' organisation with aspirations for university hospital status, employees can expect to be part of a forward-thinking team that values diversity and strives for excellence in all aspects of healthcare.
