Senior Learning Disability Epilepsy Nurse
3 weeks ago
Job summary
An excitingopportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse in LearningDisabilities to join the Learning Disability Liaison Team as an Epilepsy Nursebased in Torbay.
The LearningDisability Epilepsy Nurse role exists to ensure that the needs of the personwith a Learning Disability are met when they require access to NeurologyServices for assessment & treatment of their epilepsy. The nurse specialistwill deliver a comprehensive nursing service, providing advice, education andsupport to patients and carers suffering with epilepsy and those undergoinginvestigations to confirm diagnosis. This will involve communicating andworking in partnership with a range of clinicians and services, working tochange systems and educating where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Provideinformation, advice, support and education to adults with epilepsy and their families/carersregarding their condition, drug therapy, medication administration and seizure controland the importance of keeping accurate records.
Supportthe Trust to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to epilepsy care withrelation to specialist clinics, support, advice, counselling and best practice.
Keepappropriate, up-to-date clinical data on epilepsy.
Activelyparticipate in research/audit in relation to epilepsy
Assist the Neurology dept. to exercise their dutyto provide people with a learning disability equality of access to the samehealthcare as the general population, with added support to achieve the samehealth outcomes as those for the general population.
To work with the Neurology Dept to develop anaction plan which aims to deliver appropriate improvements in service deliveryand health outcomes.
Exercise leadership within the Neurology Dept toensure that services are provided in line with current local and nationalpolicy & guidance for people with Learning Disabilities, which promotes therights and inclusion.
Assistthe Neurology Dept to manage the interface between mainstream general hospitalservices, primary care services and specialist learning disability services.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for the jobrole which gives of the criteria.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Substantial post registration experience Experience as a Band 5 in an acute and/or community setting Experience working within an MDT Clinical Supervision and Mentoring Experience Experience of managing staff Mentoring students in line with professional requirements
Planning and Organisational
Essential
Lead and supervise staff to provide a high quality, effective service Good liaison skills and ability to manage difficult and complex situations Effectively able to manage own time and that of the team Ability to work flexibly
Qualifications
Essential
A professional Mental Health Nursing or Learning Disability Nursing qualification Epilepsy qualification or willing to do-
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