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Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within Epilepsy Specialist Nursing.
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within Epilepsy Specialist Nursing.
We would welcome candidates who are currently working at a Band 5 level, who feel that they are ready for their next progressive step in their nursing career or current Band 6s who would like to enhance their epilepsy knowledge. This role has clearly defined competences within which you will be well supported in developing.
You will aim to be working as an independent practitioner and collaboratively with the Band 7 Epilepsy lead with a shared caseload, providing holistic, evidenced based practice to patients with a diagnosis of Epilepsy, at all stages throughout their disease process. Responsibilities will also include providing education and support to patients, carers and colleagues.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be seeking to ensure the appropriate support is available to all patients. The team works closely with colleagues across Wye Valley Trust to ensure seamless care for patients.
In exchange for your commitment and flexibility we will ensure that you have a personalised development plan, with access to higher education and development. We are passionate about supporting you; to become the best nurse you can; as part of our forward thinking service.
This is a countywide service therefore holding a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
Main duties of the job
As an integral part of the team the post holder will work independently and collaboratively with the Band 7 Epilepsy lead. Providing assessment, support planning and interventions to meet the person's needs in the community ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.
This will be delivered via urgent care, planned outpatient interventions, as well as supporting A&E colleagues. There also will be an opportunity to deliver education for, people with epilepsy, their carer's and staff members.
As a service we are innovative, forward thinking and encourage staff engagement. You will have the opportunity to be involved in service / quality improvement and develop leadership skills.
About Us
Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.
We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.
More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.
We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.
Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."
Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
229-IC-7266379
Job locations
Sarum House
3 St Ethelbert Street
Hereford
HR1 2NS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please Review The Attached Job Description And Person Specification.
For further queries please contact the clinical lead on .
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please Review The Attached Job Description And Person Specification.
For further queries please contact the clinical lead on .
Person Specification
Essential
Education & Qualifications
* Degree or Diploma in Nursing studies
* Evidence of continuing professional development at post graduate level and short courses in specialist area
Essential
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Demonstrates an understanding in the needs of clients with long term conditions
* Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
* Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
* Up to date in professional practice and new research.
* Knowledge in the care of patients with Epilepsy.
* Knowledge of health promotion.
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Commitment to engage in CPD.
* Ability to motivate others
* Presentation and teaching skills.
* Positive attitude towards change.
* IT skills to support clinical practice
* Ability to work as part of a MDT.
Desirable
* Knowledge of intermediate care and community services
* Excellent organisational and networking skills.
* Understanding of clinical supervision and appraisal
Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience of working with Epilepsy in either the acute or community setting
* Previous experience in assessment of complex patients.
* Experience running a nurse led clinic.
* Experience in dealing with patients in a palliative care situation
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limitations and seek help when necessary.
* Committed to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
* Committed to personal and professional development.
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Evidence of ability to use initiative but recognise limitations and seek help when necessary.
* Committed to client centred, non-discriminatory practice.
* Committed to personal and professional development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Sarum House
3 St Ethelbert Street
Hereford
HR1 2NS
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Sarum House
3 St Ethelbert Street
Hereford
HR1 2NS
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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