University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Epilepsy Lead Nurse
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Epilepsy Lead Nurse
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to lead our epilepsy nursing team.
The successful candidate will work closely with our lead consultant to help shape the service we deliver to our patients and will work with their team to review the service offered and implement novel ways of working.
The post covers all UHS activity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Southampton and Portsmouth services.
The ability to implement change is essential for this role. We are seeing an ever-increasing number of patients on our service. New ways of working will be necessary to see them all in a timely way.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
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We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
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This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register
- Educated to master’s degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant specialty training, experience, or portfolio
- Post graduate specialty specialist training
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
- Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen specialty
- Previous experience of working at band 7 level
- Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
Desirable criteria
- Psychological Assessment course
- Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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