University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main Duties of the Job
The successful candidate will have a strong patient focus and be able to lead a service. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse with a good knowledge of epilepsy to join the Wessex Neurological Centre as an Epilepsy Nurse Specialist for Adults. Based at Portsmouth University Hospital (Queen Alexandra), the post holder will work closely with the teams both at PHU and University Hospital Southampton.
The post holder will lead the service on the PHU site. They will be a key point of contact for patients living with epilepsy, offering information, advice, and support. They will support patients with their medical management and also those undergoing surgical treatments. They will act as an expert resource for other healthcare professionals and community services.
Person Specification
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits), Master's Degree within relevant speciality or equivalent knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
* Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice
* Provide evidence of leading learning in practice
* Evidence of experience and completion of all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
* Evidence of change Management, leadership and innovation
* Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
* Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent within relevant speciality
* Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote learning in practice providing an excellent learning environment for all
* Provide evidence of supporting / managing and supervision of a range of learnings in practice
* Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
* Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Experience of nurse-led care / clinics in own practice
* Team leadership role
* Registered as an independent prescriber
* Awareness of own leadership skills/style
* Leadership Qualification / training
Skills and Competencies
* Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
* Communication
* Problem solving
* Strategic planning
* Interpersonal skills
* Organisational skills
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.
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
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