Job summary
Working as an autonomous practitioner within the epilepsy team devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments across the epilepsy spectrum. To be a skilled practitioner providing expert clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role. To act as a role model for the delivery of expert care in epilepsy and to deliver specialist educational programmes to a range of healthcare professionals in relation to epilepsy including medical, nursing and Allied Health Professional staff.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous expert practitioner. To provide up to date evidence based care to patients with epilepsy. To be an expert resource in epilepsy, providing expert clinical advice to all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, carers and other agencies. To utilise advanced nursing skills and a knowledge base in epilepsy to undertake specialist assessments, critically analysing complex information to make informed decisions regarding epilepsy treatment/intervention to ensure the delivery of highly specialist care. To be responsible and accountable for legible and contemporaneous records. To devise, where appropriate prescribe, evaluate and document care and treatment and outcomes. To assess patients condition and appropriately advise/ prescribe and / or administer medication within UHB, Local and National best practice guidelines as accordingly. To have a positive influential role and impact on care across the epilepsy spectrum.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
First level nurse registration
Essential
- Significant experience in relevant specialty and post registration experience
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in specialty
First level nurse registration Degree educated
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills(verbal and written) Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development Evidence of ability to work independently Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/ inter disciplinary groups.
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable
- Independent prescribing Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant specialty
- Involvement in audit and research Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW