Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Nurse to join our established Paediatric Epilepsy Team as a band 6 on a 12 month secondment.
We are seeking a motivated, dynamic and experienced individual to join the Epilepsy Nurse Team. The post holder will work closely with the existing Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse and Paediatric Epilepsy Consultants to develop the epilepsy service for Wirral in line with national guidelines and quality standards (NICE).
We run regular paediatric epilepsy clinics, as well as transition epilepsy clinics requiring Epilepsy Specialist Nurse support. Other clinical duties will include home, nursery or school visits, telephone advice, Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist led clinics, reviewing admitted paediatric epilepsy inpatient care, providing teaching/training and support for patients, their carers and staff. We deliver teaching for the junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
The post holder will be an excellent communicator and work in collaboration with various multidisciplinary teams. They should have experience in Children's Nursing and will have some understanding of the challenges of complex neurological needs and the have the commitment to increase their knowledge and skills within this speciality. The post holder will be required to support staff with teaching.
Main duties of the job
- To provide an expert "nurse led" service for children and young people with epilepsy
- To work collaboratively with other health care professionals in contributing to service development which meets the needs of children and young people with epilepsy their parents and carers
- Receive referrals from and make referrals to other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Assess, treat and manage own caseload of patients referring on to other specialists as appropriate
- Amend drug dosages in accordance with recommended guidelines
- Take an active role in the development of epilepsy services
- Work in accordance with Wirral Hospital Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
- Act as an expert resource for the multidisciplinary tea
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Children's Epilepsy Specialist Nurse position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month. As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- RSCN/ RN Child
- Relevant diploma / degree
- Appropriate post registration qualification/ Significant post registration experience as Primary Nurse or Equivalent
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience of which two years should be at Primary Nurse or equivalent
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of involvement in producing teaching strategies/packages
Desirable
- NMC qualification as Nurse Prescriber, if appropriate
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Relevant Clinical knowledge/experience of the speciality
- Evidence of an initiative which has changed or enhanced clinical practice
- Competent in organising own work load
- Good problem solving abilities
- Good time management
- Awareness of Health Policies and the changing NHS environment
- Excellent communicator (verbal and written)
- Able to deal with conflict
- Able to support and advise the team
- Act as a positive role model
- Good IT skills i.e. Word, CERNER, PowerPoint
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work independently and proactively to enhance patient care
Other Requirements
Essential
- Embrace the Core Values: Communicate formally on first contact
- Deal with everyone in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner
- Ensure all communications are open, honest and accurate.
- Value people's time and protect it as much as possible
- Make an environment friendly and safe for all
- Listen to what people say and take appropriate action
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work independently and proactively to enhance patient care
- Able to prioritise workload effectively
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to act as patient advocate
- Approachable, respectful, supportive and empathetic
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Rd
Upton, Birkenhead
CH49 5PE