We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Epilepsy Nurse. We are seeking an individual who will offer a specialist epilepsy service, provide continuity of care to the residents of The Meath Epilepsy Charity, and develop the staff team's knowledge of epilepsy.
Main duties of the job
* Provide an effective seizure monitoring service, encouraging self-management and independence where possible.
* Review regularly and maintain a robust approach to clinical governance, ensuring systems, processes, and assurances are in place to deliver continuous improvement in clinical services, facilitating outstanding standards of care.
* Ensure a robust program of clinical audit in line with the ongoing development of the clinical risk register.
* Provide epilepsy support to residents, supported living tenants, and their families.
* Provide epilepsy awareness training for staff.
* Prepare individual resident/supporting living tenant epilepsy reports/reviews.
* Prepare and review epilepsy risk assessments.
* Encourage the development of evidence-based practice across all The Meath Epilepsy Charity.
* Be a member of the Health & Social Care sub-committee.
* Serve as an expert resource, providing sound clinical advice and judgment to residents, tenants, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
* Assess potential residents in partnership with the Registered Manager.
* Maintain a strong onsite presence for a minimum of 4 days per week.
* Comply with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses.
About us
The Meath Epilepsy Charity recognizes ability, enabling individuals to live as independently as possible, challenge themselves, and fulfill their potential. Our community is located in a stunning setting in central Godalming, featuring a Grade II listed manor house, modern annexes, and a Skills Centre, all within landscaped grounds.
Our location is peaceful yet close to amenities and the mainline train station. We are proud to be at the heart of the local community with strong links to the town.
Job responsibilities
About the Meath Epilepsy Charity - (Repeated content omitted for brevity)
Overview - We have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Epilepsy Nurse. We seek an individual to offer a specialist epilepsy service, provide continuity of care, and develop staff knowledge.
Job Purpose - To provide outstanding care, aiming to become an outstanding epilepsy specialist provider through clinical expertise and high-quality support within protocols and resources.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Provide an effective seizure monitoring service, encouraging self-management and independence where possible.
* Review regularly and maintain a robust approach to clinical governance, ensuring systems, processes, and assurances are in place to deliver continuous improvement in clinical services, facilitating outstanding standards of care.
* Ensure a robust program of clinical audit in line with the ongoing development of the clinical risk register.
* Provide epilepsy support to residents, supported living tenants, and their families.
* Provide epilepsy awareness training for staff.
* Prepare individual resident/supporting living tenant epilepsy reports/reviews.
* Prepare and review epilepsy risk assessments.
* Encourage the development of evidence-based practice across all The Meath Epilepsy Charity.
* Be a member of the Health & Social Care sub-committee.
* Serve as an expert resource, providing sound clinical advice and judgment to residents, tenants, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
* Assess potential residents in partnership with the Registered Manager.
* Maintain a strong onsite presence for a minimum of 4 days per week.
* Comply with the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses.
* Possess at least three years of successful experience in the role.
* Demonstrate knowledge and experience of safeguarding children, young adults, and/or adults.
* Experience in managing and investigating clinical incidents, including serious incidents.
* Be clinically credible to staff within the residential team and able to make effective clinical decisions, underpinned by training and experience.
* Experience working with people with epilepsy or learning disabilities.
* Ability to put individuals at the center of care delivery.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* High levels of resilience.
* Commitment and tenacity to make a difference.
* Effective communication with family members.
* Knowledge of patient safety systems, processes, including clinical risk and safety.
* Co-plan effective care packages for complex needs.
* Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
* Experience in data collection for audit and quality monitoring.
* Proficient in IT.
* Full driving license.
Inclusivity & Diversity
We recognize that all colleagues are uniquely different, bringing their own originality, creativity, and identity. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us in supporting our residents. Our values—COLLABORATIVE, CARE, PROUD, INCLUSIVE, EMPOWER—are embedded in our culture and guide our daily actions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
* At least three years of successful experience in the role.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience of safeguarding children, young adults, and/or adults.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.
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