Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Working as an autonomous practitioner within the epilepsy team devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments across the epilepsy spectrum. To be a skilled practitioner providing expert clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role. To act as a role model for the delivery of expert care in epilepsy and to deliver specialist educational programmes to a range of healthcare professionals in relation to epilepsy including medical, nursing and Allied Health Professional staff.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous expert practitioner. To provide up to date evidence based care to patients with epilepsy. To be an expert resource in epilepsy, providing expert clinical advice to all members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, carers and other agencies. To utilise advanced nursing skills and a knowledge base in epilepsy to undertake specialist assessments, critically analysing complex information to make informed decisions regarding epilepsy treatment/intervention to ensure the delivery of highly specialist care. To be responsible and accountable for legible and contemporaneous records. To devise, where appropriate prescribe, evaluate and document care and treatment and outcomes. To assess patients condition and appropriately advise/ prescribe and / or administer medication within UHB, Local and National best practice guidelines as accordingly. To have a positive influential role and impact on care across the epilepsy spectrum.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
First level nurse registration
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in relevant specialty and post registration experience
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in specialty
First level nurse registration Degree educated
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent communication skills(verbal and written) Demonstrate sound IT skills Evidence of managing self development Evidence of ability to work independently Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multi/ inter disciplinary groups.
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services Evidence of professional and personal development
Desirable criteria
- Independent prescribing Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
- Experience of managing own caseload in relevant specialty
- Involvement in audit and research Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Malisa Pierri
- Job title
- Epilepsy Specialist Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 845066
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