Job summary 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 Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached. About us As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. Specific to this role is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working. In addition, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 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 Reference number 188-SNM230125 Job locations Portsmouth PHU Portsmouth PO63LY Job description Job responsibilities 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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 Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 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 Desirable 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 Essential Negotiation skills Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Communication Problem solving Emotional intelligence General IT skills Strategic planning Interpersonal skills Organisational skills Person Specification Trust Values Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential 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 Desirable 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 Essential Negotiation skills Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly Communication Problem solving Emotional intelligence General IT skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Portsmouth PHU Portsmouth PO63LY Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)