Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated individual to join our Epilepsy Team. This role will be primarily based at our Great Horton surgery but will require travel to our other sites and various clinic locations across Bradford. We are a caring and committed team whose aim is to improve the health of our community by delivering high quality patient care, whilst maintaining a fulfilling working environment for all and are dedicated to maintaining our investors in people accreditation. At the Ridge, we have a well ingrained way of working and strong culture of teamwork to make sure that we deliver the very best care for our patients at all times. This is evident in the way in which everyone works and acts daily and the way we run the practice and make decisions about the services we offer and run now and into the future. The practice is committed to sustainable working and places high regard to our local and wider environment. We are participating in the Green Impact Scheme and are actively looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint. As a disability confident employer, we have a commitment to Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive/accessible Communicating/promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting existing employees who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work Main duties of the job The primary focus of the role is to follow up with patients with a confirmed diagnosis of Epilepsy in line with NICE guidance, supporting appropriate management decisions and arranging further reviews or discharge. The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week. Sound interesting? Apply now by copy and pasting this link into your browser: https://theridgemedicalpractice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?vbbb74828-4c10-4331-a45e-a4b7243f6b46 About us What's in it for you? Excellent annual leave entitlement which grows with service (NHS continuous service is recognised). Opportunity to join the NHS pension scheme. Access to employee assistance programme 24/7 365 days a year. NHS staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Access to an onsite mental health first aider Onsite gym equipment available for staff use Onsite parking Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Band 7 equivalent Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0451-24-0015 Job locations The Ridge Medical Centre Cousen Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 3JX Job description Job responsibilities 1. Review follow up patients in the community Epilepsy service. 2. Communicate care needs with patient and the referring clinician. 3. Liaise with secondary care teams as needed. 4. Participate in regular team meetings with the GPs with extended role in Epilepsy and secondary care consultant. 5. Actively participate in peer support network with other Epilepsy nurse specialists. 6. Deliver Epilepsy awareness and rescue medication training. 7. Sign posting patients, families & clinicians where appropriate. 8. Provide written management protocols for patients and their carers. 9. Offer high quality evidence based care to patients with Epilepsy. 10. Enable MDT approach to care of patients with Epilepsy. 11. Facilitate an efficient & accessible service for Epilepsy patients. Safeguarding GP practices play an important role in safeguarding adults, children and young people from abuse and neglect. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people and are reminded of your obligations under the practices safeguarding policies, which can be access via the practice HR system - PeopleHR. Job description Job responsibilities 1. Review follow up patients in the community Epilepsy service. 2. Communicate care needs with patient and the referring clinician. 3. Liaise with secondary care teams as needed. 4. Participate in regular team meetings with the GPs with extended role in Epilepsy and secondary care consultant. 5. Actively participate in peer support network with other Epilepsy nurse specialists. 6. Deliver Epilepsy awareness and rescue medication training. 7. Sign posting patients, families & clinicians where appropriate. 8. Provide written management protocols for patients and their carers. 9. Offer high quality evidence based care to patients with Epilepsy. 10. Enable MDT approach to care of patients with Epilepsy. 11. Facilitate an efficient & accessible service for Epilepsy patients. Safeguarding GP practices play an important role in safeguarding adults, children and young people from abuse and neglect. All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people and are reminded of your obligations under the practices safeguarding policies, which can be access via the practice HR system - PeopleHR. Person Specification Personal Attibutes Essential Friendly. Open. Caring. Innovative. For The Team. Disposition Essential Positive Attitude. Reliable. Experience Essential An Understanding Of The Clinical Management Of Epilepsy. Experience Of Effective Working In MDT Groups And Establishing. Effective Working Relationships. Passion For Delivering First Class Care To Patients With Epilepsy. Desirable Advanced Communication Course/Qualification. Qualifications Essential First Level NMC Registration. Five Years Post Registration Experience. Specialist Qualification/Post Registration Education At Diploma Level Or Equivalent Or The Willingness To Undertake This. Hold A Full UK Driving Licence With Access To Own Vehicle. Desirable Mentor Prep Course. Health Assessment Module. Mental Health Experience/Learning Disability Experience Or Qualification. Neurology Experience/Qualification. Aptitude, Skills and Abilities Essential Patient Support/Education/Counselling Skills. Evidence Of Good Leadership Abilities. Clinical Skills To Detect Treatment Side Effects And Act Appropriately. Able To Make Complex Clinical Decisions And Prioritise Work. Commitment To Self-Development And Learning. Motivated, Enthusiastic, And Able To Work Under Pressure. Desirable Demonstrate Involvement In Recent Research Or Audit & Knowledge Of Research And Audit Methods. Proven Management Skills. Teaching/Mentoring Experience. Knowledge Of System One. Person Specification Personal Attibutes Essential Friendly. Open. Caring. Innovative. For The Team. Disposition Essential Positive Attitude. Reliable. Experience Essential An Understanding Of The Clinical Management Of Epilepsy. Experience Of Effective Working In MDT Groups And Establishing. Effective Working Relationships. Passion For Delivering First Class Care To Patients With Epilepsy. Desirable Advanced Communication Course/Qualification. Qualifications Essential First Level NMC Registration. Five Years Post Registration Experience. Specialist Qualification/Post Registration Education At Diploma Level Or Equivalent Or The Willingness To Undertake This. Hold A Full UK Driving Licence With Access To Own Vehicle. Desirable Mentor Prep Course. Health Assessment Module. Mental Health Experience/Learning Disability Experience Or Qualification. Neurology Experience/Qualification. Aptitude, Skills and Abilities Essential Patient Support/Education/Counselling Skills. Evidence Of Good Leadership Abilities. Clinical Skills To Detect Treatment Side Effects And Act Appropriately. Able To Make Complex Clinical Decisions And Prioritise Work. Commitment To Self-Development And Learning. Motivated, Enthusiastic, And Able To Work Under Pressure. Desirable Demonstrate Involvement In Recent Research Or Audit & Knowledge Of Research And Audit Methods. Proven Management Skills. Teaching/Mentoring Experience. Knowledge Of System One. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 The Ridge Medical Practice Address The Ridge Medical Centre Cousen Road Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 3JX Employer's website http://www.theridgemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)