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    Paediatric Nurse Specialist - Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom - Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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    Band 6 (Band 5 to be considered dependent on experience)
    Main area Children's Specialist Nurse- Epilepsy Grade Band 6 (Band 5 to be considered dependent on experience) Contract Permanent Hours
    Full time
    Part time
    5 hours per week (Part time hours would be considered (Minimum 22.5 hours per week)


    Although this post is predominantly a Monday to Friday service the the post holder will participate in supporting activation of out of hour of hours and weekend cover to support end of life care.)

    Job ref A Site Northampton General Hospital Town Northampton Salary £35,392 - £42,618 Dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 14/05/2024 23:59

    Do you have a particular interest in Epilepsy or learning disabilities, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Paediatric epilepsy team.

    Epilepsy is a complex condition effect 1 in 100 people, a large percentage will have some other identified neurodevelopmental difficulties/disabilities.

    we would welcome highly motivated applicants who really understand the short and long tern effects for the child, young person and their families.

    You will be a core member of the paediatric multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people and be an expert resource for children, young people and parents/carers.

    The Specialist Nursing roles require individuals to develop expertise in the speciality, be able to teach and support staff in the clinical areas, undertake research and audit as required and consider how to gain patient feedback to review and improve services.

    You will be expected to act as a mentor to students undertaking their nurse training.

    Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.

    We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

    We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

    As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
    We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

    The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

    We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.
    This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

    We welcome applicants with a positive attitude to change, with varied existing clinical skills, who are looking for an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills, and this specialized area of children's nursing.

    This post provides a great opportunity to work as an autonomous practitioner, providing teaching, advice and practical support to families and other carers in the community setting.

    As you manage your own caseload of patients, you will establish effective communication with children/young people utilizing a number of communication styles.

    You will also work closely with colleagues in health, education and social care, which provides excellent opportunities to develop your skills in multi-agency working.

    You will be expected to act as a mentor to students undertaking their nurse training.

    The Specialist Nursing roles require individuals to develop expertise in the speciality, be able to teach and support staff in the clinical areas, undertake research and audit as required and consider how to gain patient feedback to review and improve services.

    You will be expected to act as a mentor to students undertaking their nurse training.

    The post can be physically demanding as we travel across South Northamptonshire and visit children in both town and rural locations in their own homes, where any adaptations to the working environment are restricted.

    Although this post is predominantly a Monday to Friday service, the post holder will also be expected to participate in supporting activation of out of hours and weekend cover to support end of life care.

    You will be expected to take responsibility for transport between various community service for which you will be reimbursed.

    The Children & young peoples epilepsy service is part of the integrated Child health department within Northampton General Hospital.

    The Directorate provides a range of community, acute and specialist/ multidisciplinary service.
    The Directorate has a shared ethos of the importance of working together to ensure the best outcomes for the child/young person and their family

    The post holder will work across both acute and community settings, primary and secondary care and in partnership with the child and young person who has epilepsy, their families and health and social care professionals, to offer specialist clinical support, and provide relevant information and education.

    Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
    Ability to access visits within the local community in a timely manner
    Post qualification experience of working with adults, children or young people with epilepsy
    Demonstrates an understanding of long term conditions and the impacts on families
    Has a broad awareness of social/cultural needs in the wider community and impact on health outcomes
    Education, training and qualifications
    RN Child / RN LD/ RN Adult/ RN MH or equivalent
    Degree level qualification in Nursing or evidence of working at degree level x
    Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate degree level or equivalent
    Undertaken further development within the field of epilepsy

    At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire.

    As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

    We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

    It's all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills.

    We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

    We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

    As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

    The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

    We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.
    This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
    To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select "apply online now".

    In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

    For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.

    Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge.

    We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Name Rebecca Currington Job title Lead Nurse- Children's Epilepsy Service Email address Telephone number Additional information In my absence please contact Lesley Cockerill (Matron Child Health)

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