Epilepsy Specialist Nurse role at NHS Tayside
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Overview
Would you like to join the Tayside Neurological Nursing Service providing specialist nursing care and services to people with a neurological condition in Tayside? An exciting opportunity is available to join the specialist nurse team within the neurology service. The post holder will primarily be responsible for the population living with epilepsy within the acute service and will work as part of an interdisciplinary team delivering a patient-centred, flexible and responsive service which provides specialist knowledge and support for people living with epilepsy.
Responsibilities
* Play a key role in raising clinical standards of care and quality of life for patients living with epilepsy, providing specialist advice, information and support to empower them to manage their own condition and facilitate delivery of best practice to maximise their choices and independence.
* Provide specialist clinical expertise, information and support to people living with epilepsy, their family/carers and multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals, working autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.
* Manage a clinical caseload of patients requiring specialist nursing care, in out-patient and in-patient settings, providing advice, information and psychosocial support to meet complex needs. Educate and liaise with other team members and agencies concerned with management of patients with complex needs.
* Contribute to education, research, service development and innovative practice across acute in-patient care and specialist clinics in Tayside.
* Complement and augment care offered by nursing and medical staff, addressing issues that impact the patient pathway and overall quality of care.
* Receive support, training and development in the epilepsy service to deliver first-class patient care.
Qualifications
* A First level registered nurse with relevant post-registration qualification and excellent communication, organisational, teaching and change management skills. Previous experience of working with people living with epilepsy is essential.
* A nursing degree with preferably evidence of further education related to epilepsy.
* Experience as a band 5 or above with extensive post-registration experience preferred.
* Ability to travel.
Additional information for candidates
* You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register.
* Hours of work: 37 hours per week.
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Hours of work: 37 hours per week.
Location
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
For more information, contact Charlene Campbell, Senior Specialist Nurse, Epilepsy Service, Specialist Services. Direct Line 01382 740237 or Charlene.Campbell2@nhs.scot
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