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    Children's Epilepsy Nurse Specialist - Northampton, United Kingdom - Northampton General Hospital

    Northampton General Hospital
    Northampton General Hospital Northampton, United Kingdom

    5 days ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    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.

    Main duties of the job

    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 should be an effective communicator, motivated and self-directed and willing to continue to develop professionally.

    Opportunities will be available to gain the competencies required to fulfil this role. You will have the opportunity to deputize for the Lead Nurse in her absence. You will be expected to act as a mentor to students undertaking their nurse training.

    About us

    Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

    Our Excellence Values

    Compassion

    Accountability

    Respect

    Integrity

    Courage

    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 understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

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

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    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 childrens 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 have the opportunity to deputize for the Lead Nurse in her absence. 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 should be an effective communicator, motivated and self-directed and willing to continue to develop professionally. Opportunities will be available to gain the competencies required to fulfil this role. You will have the opportunity to deputize for the Lead Nurse in her absence. 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.

    Person Specification

    Key competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes

    Essential

  • 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
  • Able to balance time management and work pressures effectively
  • Ability to access visits within the local community in a timely manner

    • Skills

    Essential

  • Evidence of effective verbal, and written communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Able to cope with highly emotive situations and reflect appropriately
  • Skills to carry out the physical/clinical aspects of the role

    • Knowledge & experience

    Essential

  • Post qualification experience of working with adults, children or young people with epilepsy
  • Evidence of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary/ agency/ teams
  • 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

    • Desirable

  • Has knowledge of current issues for the speciality.

    • Education, training and qualifications

    Essential

  • RN Child / RN LD/ RN Adult/ RN MH or equivalent
  • Degree level qualification in Nursing or evidence of working at degree levelx
  • Experience in Teaching and Assessing competencies
  • Evidence of continued professional development to postgraduate degree level or equivalent

    • Desirable

  • Undertaken further development within the field of epilepsy
  • Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
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