Clinical Nurse Specialist for Paediatric Neurology

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time 1 year fixed term band 6 paediatric neurology clinical nurse specialist post. This is a great opportunity for a Paediatric registered nurse to join our developing neurology services.
Through attendance to the Paediatric Epilepsy Network courses the successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills caring for children, young people with neurological conditions
The post holder will work in partnership with the Neurology Clinical Nurse Specialists across West London Children's Healthcare to continue developing our Neurology services. You will work in collaboration with the team across West London Children's Healthcare to standardise and ensure equability of care across our Neurology services., Under the supervision of the paediatricians and neurologists you will hold a caseload of patients undertaking nurse led clinics. You will focus on promoting the health needs of individuals with neurological diagnoses, in addition to supporting our inpatient services in the delivery of acute patient care.
You will work with children, young people and their families to ensure they are supported in understanding their diagnosis and associated lifestyle adaptions.
You will provide education around the importance of medication compliance including monitoring of side effects.
You will work to assess and promote the mental health of individuals across the patient cohort.
You will work to ensure Children, Young People and their families are aware of the risks of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
Ensure patients are supported through transition to adult services through the utilisation of the 'Ready Steady Go' transition programme.
Participate and work in line with the findings of the Epilepsy 12 audit to support children, young people and their families to manage their neurological conditions., · To receive referrals within the specialty from the health care team and respond to requests for expert advice and guidance.
· To work within an agreed job plan to meet service needs which should be reviewed annually
· To conduct holistic assessment and providing supervision & guidance to colleagues in skilled history taking, physical examination, observation and ordering, conducting and interpreting relevant tests and investigations
· To work in collaboration with the multi professional team, contributing expert, evidence based knowledge and skills to relevant aspects of the patients care and treatment.
· To maintain boundaries of own practice within agreed guidelines and protocols, use professional judgment in managing complex and unpredictable situations and seek guidance from other relevant experts
· To address patient's risk factors and health promotion needs through comprehensive assessment of individuals for risk factors and early signs of illness.
· To builds an environment of trust and rapport, enabling patent empowerment in their healthcare and acting as an advocate for the patient in treatment decisions and choices
· To use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, explanation and reassurance to patients and families.
· To plan and conduct appropriate follow up, closure or transition of care for the patient
· To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of patients assessment, care and treatment
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites-Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital-along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

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+ Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.