Epilepsy Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Department: Neurology - Medicine
Band 7
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Due to service expansion, we are seeking an experienced, motivated and energetic individual to join our neurology service as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Epilepsy. To be part of the team leading MKUH towards a higher level of clinical excellence and continually be part of improving service delivery for our patients.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy service has led to investment into the service to ensure effective and timely patient care. This developing service is supported by the forward-thinking medicine division.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience and qualifications within the field of epilepsy who can function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group.
You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct caregiver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.
Interview: w/c 09.12.2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the work of epilepsy nursing within the outpatient setting and across the hospital. This leadership role will encompass:
1. Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
2. Information and support to patients, families and carers
3. Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans
It is expected that the individual will be an expert practitioner in nursing with a high level of clinical credibility, the ability to establish close working relationships with senior nurses and medical staff together with the community, and the ability to influence policy and practice.
The post holder will work closely with the neurology medical team.
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You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trust's values and behaviours. At MKUH, we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
* Free on-site parking
* Free tea and coffee
* Great flexible working opportunities
* Discounted gym membership
* Lease car scheme
* Generous annual leave and pension scheme
* On-site nursery (chargeable)
* Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Act as Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy to promote good practice in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with epilepsy
2. Take the nursing lead in providing a seamless, high-quality service to people with epilepsy both in the hospital and community
3. Provide support, advice and education to patients, families and carers
4. Undertake research into epilepsy and continuing personal and professional development
5. Non-medical prescriber for defined clinical need within sphere of competence
6. Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of trust with patients, carers and families
7. Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients who require new skills to live with epilepsy
8. Communicates and agrees with the patient, carer and family the determined plan of care, which can be complex and sensitive
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Degree or Diploma
* Relevant post-registration experience in neurology/epilepsy
* Master's degree or working towards in the relevant field
* Independent nurse prescriber or working towards
* Advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience at band 7 in neurology/epilepsy
* Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent management skills of self and others
* Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
* Computer skills
Desirable
* Ability to facilitate the management of change
* Ability to delegate appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential
* Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
* Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed
* Professional image
* Meets essential qualification & experience
* Ability to organise, priorities and coordinate work
Communication
Essential
* Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels
* Flexible approach to work
* Good listener
* Team player
* Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met
* Ability to manage and motivate self and others
Specific requirements
Essential
* Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medicine Nurse Practitioners (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
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