This will be a Band 7 post or dependant on Epilepsy Knowledge and Experience, a Band 6 post with progression to Band 7 on completion of Epilepsy based competencies. The Epilepsy Service will provide full training and development into this role.

The post holder will work within an established epilepsy specialist nursing service for adults with intellectual disability. The service is an integral part of a wider multidisciplinary epilepsy team in Nottinghamshire providing diagnosis and treatment of complex epilepsies and associated health conditions through specialist nurse-led clinics, community home visits, and telephone advice.

The post holder will undertake the duties of Independent prescribing or be willing to undertake the NMP course, ensuring compliance with Trust policy and maintain appropriate skills and competency in accordance with guidance set out by professional regulatory bodies.

The post holder will work alongside the Nurse Consultant and Senior Epilepsy Specialist Nurse.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the delivery and continued development of a high quality, specialist service to adults with Intellectual Disability and teenagers in transition. The person will work in partnership with epilepsy colleagues in Neurology at Nottingham University Hospitals to deliver a countywide integrated Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability Specialist Service.

The post holder will act as a source of specialist advice and information for patients, carers, and health professionals. The post holder will promote patient focussed care and act as a resource for Intellectual Disability Service colleagues.

The post holder will maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research, best practice and National recommendations and ensure this is reflected in their clinical practice.

The post holder will provide evidence-based training and education to patients, carers, healthcare professionals and social care services.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work within an established epilepsy specialist nursing service for adults with intellectual disability. The service is an integral part of a wider multidisciplinary epilepsy team in Nottinghamshire providing diagnosis and treatment of complex epilepsies and associated health conditions through specialist nurse-led clinics, community home visits, and telephone advice.

The post holder will assist in the delivery and continued development of a high quality, specialist service to adults with Intellectual Disability and teenagers in transition. The person will work in partnership with epilepsy colleagues in Neurology at Nottingham University Hospitals to deliver a countywide integrated Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability Specialist Service.

The post holder will act as a source of specialist advice and information for patients, carers, and health professionals. The post holder will promote patient focussed care and act as a resource for Intellectual Disability Service colleagues.

The post holder will maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research, best practice and National recommendations and ensure this is reflected in their clinical practice.

The post holder will be a Non-Medical Prescriber or be willing to undertake the NMP course.

The post holder will provide evidence-based training and education to patients, carers, healthcare professionals and social care services.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Flexible approach to meet changing service demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to project a professional manner and approach
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to organise self and others
• Able to use own initiative
• Proven IT skills

Desirable

• Developing teaching packages
• Good IT skills
• Counselling skills
• Consultation skills

Experience

Essential

• Band 7 nurse or Band 6 with at least 3 years post registration experience
• Previous experience of working with epilepsy within a relevant clinical setting such as Learning Disability Services, Neurosciences.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven time management skills
• Experience of safeguarding
• Commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers
• Able to prioritize workload to meet clinical deadlines

Desirable

• Community nursing experience
• Experience working at Band 7
• Non - medical prescribing experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC Nursing Registration
• Registered Intellectual Disability Nurse
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake prescribing course

Desirable

• Management qualification
• Teaching qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Epilepsy related qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge current legislation relation to epilepsy and ID population

Contractual requirements

Essential

• Abitlity to work and travel across multiple sites Nottinghamshire

Values

Essential

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Employer details

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Highbury Hospital

Nottingham

NG6 9DR



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