Epilepsy Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Department: Neurology - Medicine

Band 7

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

Due to service expansion we are seeking an experienced, motivated and energetic individual to join our neurology service as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Epilepsy. To be part of the team leading MKUH towards a higher level of clinical excellence and continually be part of improving service delivery for our patients.

This rapidly expanding modern and busy service has led to investment into the service to ensure effective and timely patient care. This developing service is supported by the forward-thinking medicine division.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience and qualifications within the field of epilepsy and who is able to function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group.

We are looking for an individual who is autonomous and will run outpatient clinics with the support of the consultant team, alongside ward referrals. You will also be an active member of the Neurology team supporting patients and their families through their treatment and beyond.

You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.

Interview: w/c 09.12.2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the work of epilepsy nursing within the outpatient setting and across the hospital.

This leadership role will encompass:

o Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway

o Information and support to patients, families and carers

o Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans

It is expected that the individual will be an expert practitioner in nursing with a high level of clinical credibility the ability to establish close working relationships with senior nurses and medical staff together with the community the ability to influence policy and practice.

The post holder will work closely with the neurology medical team.

If you wish to speak with/ or arrange a visit - please contact:

Dr John Jacobs - Neurology Consultant - 01908 997069 john.jacob@mkuh.nhs.uk

Karen Webb - Matron - 01908 996424 karen.webb@mkuh.nhs.uk

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy to promote good practice in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with epilepsy

Take the nursing lead in providing a seamless, high-quality service to people with epilepsy both in the hospital and community

Provide support, advice and education to patients, families and carers

Undertake research into epilepsy and continuing personal and professional development

Non-medical prescriber for defined clinical need within sphere of competence

Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of trust with patients, carers and families

Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients, who require new skills, to live with epilepsy

Communicates and agrees with the patient, carer and family the determined plan of care, which can be complex and sensitive

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma
• Relevant post registration experience in neurology/epilepsy
• Master's degree or working towards in the relevant field
• Independent nurse prescriber or working towards
• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at band 7 in neurology/epilepsy
• Experience of leading and developing clinical practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent management skills of self and others
• Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Ability to facilitate the management of change
• Ability to delegate appropriately

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
• Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed
• Professional image
• Meets essential qualification & experience
• Ability to organise, priorities and coordinate work

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels
• Flexible approach to work
• Good listener
• Team player
• Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met
• Ability to manage and motivate self and others

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medicine Nurse Practitioners (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

430-MED2053A