Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Neurology Epilepsy clinical team at the RFH as acute Epilepsy nurse specialist. We are looking for a nurse who has experience of working with people with Epilepsy or experience in neurology, ideally having worked as a clinical nurse specialist although induction, training and support will be provided according to their level of experience. This is a part-time (22.5 hours per week), fixed term 12 months post focusing on improving outcomes for people with epilepsy presenting to the emergency department. There is potential for extension.
The successful candidate will join a well-established, experienced, and friendly neurology team. They are expected to work autonomously, they will be well supported and supervised within their role and have the opportunity to develop management and service improvement skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be innovative and active in improving patient pathways. They will have excellent communications skills and will be able to work collaboratively with members of the team.
As an Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, you would be working as an expert resource in Epilepsy providing support, advice and education. You will be working closely with patients, carers, neurologists, GP's, the wider multidisciplinary team and stakeholders across secondary and primary care. The role will include nurse led clinics, phone advice and emergency department referrals.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered general nurse
- Relevant Degree
- Appropriate teaching certificate or extensive teaching experience
- Evidence of recent professional / management / leadership development
- Experience in Teaching
- Experience in working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proven ability to initiate audits/research and assess evidence
- Knowledge and experience of practice and policy across a broad range of responsibilities eg. financial systems & budgetary control, corporate and clinical governance, health and safety and human resources
- Experience of motivating staff and improving individuals and team performance
- Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial colleagues
Desirable
- Advance communication skillls course
- Non-medical prescribing course or willingness to undertake
- Experience in a senior nurse role in NHS setting or equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of leading significant change, delivering tangible and sustained improvement
- Knowledge of developing business and workplans in line with future service requirements
- Experience of managing employment relation issues
- Experience in budgetary management
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
- Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations
- Proven listening / counselling skills
- Excellent skills in time management and organisation
- Evidence of teaching / presentation skills
- Ability to conduct and evaluate own projects successfully, to act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks
- Open, participative, dynamic and supportive with the team
- IT literate
Desirable
- Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in specialty
- Knowledge of current clinical / nursing research
- Proven ability to influence others through research findings
- To prepare written reports and contribute to business planning and service delivery
- Ability to critically analyse data
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Highly Professional role model
- Excellent communication and demonstrates the ability to work in a multi professional team
- Organisational skills - able to deliver objectives within an agreed timeframe
- Evidence of continued advancement of specialist knowledge and understanding
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability to new ways of working and the acquisition of additional skills
- Recognition of clinical limitations and willingness on self-improvement
- Creativity / lateral thinker
- Enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to reflect, question and evaluate own practice
Desirable
- Able to work flexible shift patterns and unsocial hours in accordance with service needs
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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
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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
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Free and Barnet Hospital sites
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
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