Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

at  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the Wessex neurological centre as an Epilepsy nurse specialist. This is an opportunity for a nurse with a good knowledge of epilepsy to join our established team working closely with the neurological Consultants in Southampton. The post holder will be involved in the care of patients managed with medication and those undergoing neurosurgical treatments at both Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and University Hospital Southampton sites.
The post holder will be a key point of contact for patients living with epilepsy offering information, advice and support, as well as providing education to our nursing teams within Wessex neurological centre. As a regional centre, the role will require joint working with the Consultants at UHS and liaising with community services across the region
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who works well within a team, with excellent communication skills and also capable of working autonomously. If you are looking to become part of an exciting and expanding service, whilst making a significant contribution to the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy we would like to hear from you

The Band 6 Specialist Nurse is responsible for the provision of specialist nursing care for a defined patient/client group, practicing as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team. Duties will include but not restricted to:

• Provide specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise to patients and their families/carers affected by epilepsy.
• Work as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team and at times liaising and acting as a specialist resource across multi-agency specialities.
• At times be required to work autonomously and therefore we are looking for someone who already has these skills or the confidence to develop these skills
• Be required to take telephone help line messages and triage patient queries offering support and advice respective to seizure management or on-going care.