Job summary
- Main area
- General Medicine
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-MED2053A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Medicine Nurse Practitioners (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/11/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Epilepsy Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Band 7
Job overview
Epilepsy Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Department: Neurology - Medicine
Band 7
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Due to service expansion we are seeking an experienced, motivated and energetic individual to join our neurology service as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Epilepsy. To be part of the team leading MKUH towards a higher level of clinical excellence and continually be part of improving service delivery for our patients.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy service has led to investment into the service to ensure effective and timely patient care. This developing service is supported by the forward-thinking medicine division.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience and qualifications within the field of epilepsy and who is able to function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group.
We are looking for an individual who is autonomous and will run outpatient clinics with the support of the consultant team, alongside ward referrals. You will also be an active member of the Neurology team supporting patients and their families through their treatment and beyond.
You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.
Interview: w/c 09.12.2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the work of epilepsy nursing within the outpatient setting and across the hospital.
This leadership role will encompass:
• Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
• Information and support to patients, families and carers
• Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans
It is expected that the individual will be an expert practitioner in nursing with a high level of clinical credibility; the ability to establish close working relationships with senior nurses and medical staff together with the community; the ability to influence policy and practice.
The post holder will work closely with the neurology medical team.
If you wish to speak with/ or arrange a visit – please contact:
Dr John Jacobs – Neurology Consultant – 01908 997069 [email protected]
Karen Webb – Matron – 01908 996424 [email protected]
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- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Act as Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy to promote good practice in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with epilepsy
Take the nursing lead in providing a seamless, high-quality service to people with epilepsy both in the hospital and community
Provide support, advice and education to patients, families and carers
Undertake research into epilepsy and continuing personal and professional development
Non-medical prescriber for defined clinical need within sphere of competence
Demonstrates and establishes a relationship of trust with patients, carers and families
Demonstrates expertise when dealing with complex patients, who require new skills, to live with epilepsy
Communicates and agrees with the patient, carer and family the determined plan of care, which can be complex and sensitive
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
- Relevant post registration experience in neurology/epilepsy
- Master’s degree or working towards in the relevant field
- Independent nurse prescriber or working towards
- Advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience at band 7 in neurology/epilepsy
- Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated / positive – self-directed and committed
- Professional image
- Meets essential qualification & experience
- Ability to organise, priorities and coordinate work
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels
- Flexible approach to work
- Good listener
- Team player
- Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients’ needs are being met
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Webb
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01908 996424
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