Job summaryPLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Registered Children's Nurse to support the continuing development of the Paediatric Epilepsy/Neurology Service at Darent Valley Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and innovative Registered Children's Nurse with experience in paediatric epilepsy to join our service to work as part of our specialist nursing team across Paediatrics.
We have an epilepsy/neurology team offering an excellent service for children and young people within the locality, forging strong links with tertiary services.
Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will work across children's services providing clinical, specialist and holistic support/advice to children and young people.
We are looking for you to apply if you are a motivated clinical senior children's nurse, with knowledge and experience in paediatric epilepsy, preferably including experience working with young people approaching transition to adult services. You will be working independently running nurse led clinics and also supporting consultant clinics. You will have excellent interpersonal, IT and communication skills with the ability to organise, manage and plan your own workload effectively. You will be dedicated and passionate in your role whilst demonstrating excellent leadership and team working. You will be energetic and dedicated in working as an advocate in support of our children, young people and their families.
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If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will run joint and nurse led clinics in conjunction with Consultant colleagues to offer the highest level of care to the patients. You will manage a caseload of children and young people with epilepsy. You will be the point of contact for the epilepsy service, supporting families who have children with epilepsy.
The role will provide highly specialised support and advice. You will be expected to provide advice and support in relation to management of epilepsy for children and young people, and will be expected to provide clinical and educational support to staff within the Trust. This will involve reviewing patients on the children's acute ward as well as in the outpatients setting.
As a team we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care, putting young people at the heart of everything we do whilst working in partnership with young people and their families to provide the best possible experience.
Person SpecificationEducation and Training- Registered Children's Nurse
- Teaching/Mentorship qualification
- Completed or willing to undertake a qualification in Epilepsy (To be specified)
- Evidence of continuing post registration professional development
Desirable- Master's degree
- Non-medical prescribing course
- PET 1 Epilepsy Course
Experience- Minimum 2 years relevant post registration experience in paediatrics at Band 6
- Experience in dealing with families and children with Epilepsy
- Previous experience in teaching of patients & staff
- Awareness of delivering Research/evidence-based practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service.
Desirable- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
- Previous case holding
Knowledge/ Skills- Demonstrate up to date knowledge, skills and expertise in the speciality of epilepsy including national policies and guidelines
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and demonstrates a commitment to Multidisciplinary working
- Ability to plan and run nurse led clinics
- Committed to provide safe, effective and timely patient -centred care in accordance with NMC Code of conduct and Trust core standards
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Prioritises own workload
- Understanding of the holistic needs of children and families with epilepsy
- Excellent problem solving, negotiation, analytical skills
- Able to deliver teaching sessions and presentations
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
