Learning Disability Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

8 hours ago


Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time
Job Title: Senior Learning Disability Epilepsy Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse in Learning Disabilities to join our Learning Disability Liaison Team as an Epilepsy Nurse Specialist in Torbay.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive nursing service, delivering advice, education, and support to patients and carers suffering with epilepsy and those undergoing investigations to confirm diagnosis.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Provide information, advice, and support to adults with epilepsy and their families/carers regarding their condition, drug therapy, medication administration, and seizure control.
  2. Support the Trust to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to epilepsy care, working in partnership with clinicians and services to deliver best practice.
  3. Keep accurate, up-to-date clinical data on epilepsy, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with the Neurology department.
  4. Assist the Neurology department to provide equal access to healthcare for people with learning disabilities, promoting their rights and inclusion.
  5. Exercise leadership to ensure services are delivered in line with current local and national policy and guidance for people with learning disabilities.
  6. Manage the interface between mainstream general hospital services, primary care services, and specialist learning disability services.
About Us

We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services, as well as specialist and secure services for the wider south west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing, striving to deliver high-quality services that are safe and focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer, encouraging applications from all sections of the community, regardless of protected characteristics. Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible.

Person Specification
  • Experience as a Band 5 in an acute and/or community setting
  • Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Clinical supervision and mentoring experience
  • Experience of managing staff
  • Mentoring students in line with professional requirements


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