Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Specialist
1 week ago
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive registered nurse to join the Epilepsy team in Swansea Bay.
The team based at Morriston Hospital are a regional service covering Swansea Bay Health Board area, the Lower western part of Cwm Taf Health Board , and also Powys Teaching Health Board and Hywel Dda Health Board.
The individual will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary team consisting of three Consultant Neurologists , two Epilepsy Nurse Specialists, an Epilepsy Co coordinator, medical secretaries to the Consultants.
The post will be appointed as a band 6 or 7 depending on experience. A band 6 appointee would gain a band 7 on completion of the epilepsy specialist induction module and competencies over an 18-24 month period.
With appropriate training the individual will use their specialist knowledge, skills, experience and understanding of epilepsy and its impact on the individual to determine what level of care is needed and direct resources accordingly.
The post holder will be expected to travel to cover clinics in any of the hospitals in Swansea Bay Health Board as they occur and may need to attend meetings in neighbouring Health Boards. Ongoing training to maintain the service and also keep up to date with clinical skills may require travelling outside Swansea Bay Health Board.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist are set out under the four pillars of practice (WG 2016)
The individual will work as an autonomous practitioner, carrying out ongoing review appointments, both telephone and face to face including managing an open access service to meet patient's individual needs and NICE guidelines.
Clinical Practice
Practice autonomously demonstrating expert problem solving and clinical decision making skills in epilepsy care while demonstrating accountability and responsibility (NES)
Assess, manage, deliver and co-ordinate the plan of care for patients with Epilepsy from diagnosis, utilising the effective and efficient use of resources according to NICE guidelines
Responsibly for monitoring patients on disease modifying therapy treatments (DMT) for epilepsy.
Undertake investigations driven by protocol and within your competence. Interpret results and act accordingly.
Apply advanced skills, knowledge and behaviours relevant to epilepsy
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Nurse Specialist are set out under the four pillars of practice (WG 2016)
Clinical Practice
Practice autonomously demonstrating expert problem solving and clinical decision making skills in epilepsy care while demonstrating accountability and responsibility (NES)
The individual will manage and prioritise a complex and specialist caseload aiming to pre-empt, prevent and rectify issues related to epilepsy to aid in reducing and preventing hospital admissions, reducing GP appointments and reducing unnecessary polypharmacy. The individual will also be required to provide training and education to other professionals such as ward nurses, newly employed nurses to the Health Board, Physician Associates and medical students as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Current NMC Registration Masters Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential
Experience of undertaking audit Experience in specialised field of practice At least 2 years experience working as a band 6-
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