Overview
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to be part of rapidly expanding team thanks to a pilot program from the local ICB. This is a rare chance to be part of a developing service that will provide accessible and efficient care to the Children and Young people with epilepsy.
As a strong clinical leader this role will lead on the strategic development and commissioning of clinical networks, provide patient-focused care and create a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will lead and support an experienced team by providing supervision to allow them to develop their interests in the area.
Responsibilities
* As a strong clinical leader the post holder will be required to implement and develop a service that is, easily identifiable, highly visible and accessible to patients, carers and staff.
* This role will be accountable for the efficient and effective management of the Children\'s & Young Peoples Epilepsy Service across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR).
* This post will lead on the strategic development and commissioning of the clinical networks, provide clinical leadership, drive patient-focused care and create a collaborative approach with the multi-disciplinary teams.
* Act as clinical lead & manager for the Paediatric Epilepsy nursing team. This will include managing sickness absence, appraisal & training, ensuring that all aspects of performance, attendance, training and appraisal are addressed in accordance with Trust Policy.
* Act as a recognised expert in the field of epilepsy nursing and provide professional leadership in all areas of practice in supporting colleagues to promote excellence in care.
* The post holder will analyse the impact of the Epilepsy Nurse Specialist across LLR their systems, processes, roles and responsibilities to identify change opportunities and recommend actions.
* Liaise with ward staff offering placements to students and insight visits to newly appointed staff.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
Strategy and Goals
We Have Four Primary Goals
* high-quality care for all,
* being a great place to work,
* partnerships for impact, and
* research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
* we are compassionate,
* we are proud,
* we are inclusive, and
* we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Clare Suart Job title: Deputy Head of Nursing Email address: clare.suart@nhs.net Telephone number: 07790825554
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