Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated nurse to join the senior Epilepsy CNS to support patients their families and carers to live well with their condition. They will assess patients, plan and implement care, provide specialist advice and maintain associated records for people with Epilepsy. The post-holder will work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the health care needs of these individuals are met. They will work autonomously in patients' homes, primary care premises and hospitals to co-ordinate the care needs of the patients on the caseload. They will have good communication skills and support and encourage patient/carer interventions and education. They will provide expert support, advice, and an educational resource to other members of the nursing team and other disciplines as required. Main duties of the job Manage, co-ordinate, facilitate and develop evaluation strategies for the implementation and delivery of Epilepsy services in Hywel Dda, in collaboration with primary care teams, secondary care teams and other relevant organisations. Implement evidence-based protocols of care to ensure appropriate diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients with Epilepsy. Implement evidence-based protocols to enable the initiation, adjustment, and monitoring of therapy in line with supplementary/independent prescribing. Identify opportunities for improvement in Epilepsy services and collaborate between Primary, Community and Secondary care interface to plan the implemented change. Implement agreed patient care pathways in relation to Epilepsy including the use of technologies e.g., telemedicine, telehealth. Have the responsibility and expertise to champion and empower others by initiating, sharing and evaluation of best practice. Prepare and implement Epilepsy clinic protocols across Hywel Dda. Act as an expert resource and advisor to individuals and colleagues on issues relating to prevention and treatment of Epilepsy. Work as an autonomous practitioner. To develop own competence and complete competencies relevant to this post. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-NMR042-0125 Job locations Hafan Derwen St Davids Park Carmarthen SA31 3BB Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 03/03/2025. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 03/03/2025. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse Part 1 of NMC register Holder of a degree or equivalent qualification or experience Postgraduate diploma in area of expertise or expert knowledge in the field of neurology Desirable LD qualification Teaching qualification Recognised epilepsy course Expert knowledge in the field of epilepsy care and demonstrable practice Neurosciences Nursing Module course Research and audit knowledge Awareness of clinical governance Experience Essential Post registration experience of working within Learning Disability services Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area Desirable Experience of Project planning Experience of working across primary, community and secondary care Post registration experience of working in epilepsy care Language SKills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse Part 1 of NMC register Holder of a degree or equivalent qualification or experience Postgraduate diploma in area of expertise or expert knowledge in the field of neurology Desirable LD qualification Teaching qualification Recognised epilepsy course Expert knowledge in the field of epilepsy care and demonstrable practice Neurosciences Nursing Module course Research and audit knowledge Awareness of clinical governance Experience Essential Post registration experience of working within Learning Disability services Evidence of ongoing/recent post registration development Experience of teaching and assessing in the clinical area Desirable Experience of Project planning Experience of working across primary, community and secondary care Post registration experience of working in epilepsy care Language SKills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Hafan Derwen St Davids Park Carmarthen SA31 3BB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)