ABOUT THE MEATH EPILEPSY CHARITY

The Meath Epilepsy Charity recognises ability which means that the people that we support are enabled to live as independently as possible, challenge themselves and to fulfil their potential. This positive ‘can do’ culture is shared by the people we support, staff and volunteers alike across our broad range of services and facilities.
Our very special community is located in a stunning setting and boasts fantastic facilities in central Godalming. The Meath’s beautiful Grade II listed manor house, together with other higher-needs modern annex houses and the Skills Centre are all set in landscaped grounds.
Our location is both peaceful yet close to local amenities and the main line train station. We are proud to be at the heart of our local community and to enjoy strong links with the town.

OVERVIEW

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Specialist Nurse. We are seeking an individual who will offer a specialist service, provide continuity of care to the residents of The Meath Epilepsy Charity, as well as develop the staff team’s knowledge of learning disabilities and epilepsy.

JOB PURPOSE

We believe in providing outstanding care to our residents. Our ambition is to become an outstanding epilepsy specialist provider by offering exceptional clinical expertise and the highest quality of care and support within agreed protocols and allocated resources.
Salary: Band 6 to 7
Hours: 40 hours per week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work within a team; alongside our administrative epilepsy care coordinator and Health and wellbeing team, registered care managers.
• To develop clinical leadership within the team.
• To deliver best practice in the clinical management of epilepsy and co-existing health conditions of people we support here at the Meath.
• Nurse Triage, Epilepsy care planning, emergency seizure protocols, review of SUDEP assessment and caregiver competencies for emergency medication. MDT clinics.
• Running nurse clinics, and support visiting specialists in Epilepsy.
• To develop the service and themselves in the field of epilepsy care.
• To update epilepsy clinical knowledge and CPD. To join Epilepsy nurse Association (ESNA) and attending relevant educational events, with the view of then providing verbal/written feedback to enhance all staff knowledge.
• Drive quality improvement across our residential and supported living services
• To align with auditing and governance, and research.
• Other duties aligned to this post at the request of their line manager/CEO.
• To provide a strong presence onsite, for a minimum of 4 days per week.
• Comply with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses.