Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated individuals to join the paediatric epilepsy nurse specialist team on a fixed term secondment (1 year) for 23.75 hours/week. This is a band 7 role however we will consider applicants as a band 6 depending on their level of experience., You will work across professional, departmental and trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient- centred seamless care.
You will take responsibility for the initial contact with patients and their families from the time of referral to provide specialist nursing advice, practical and psychological support
You will manage a patient case load, to agreed referral/discharge criteria, and act as 'key worker'. Effectively working in partnership with other professionals and referring patients to other practitioners as required.
You will provide appropriate information and education to patients and their families to promote health and encourage self-care and participation in the planned programme of treatment and care.
You will need the ability to travel to clinic settings and have excellent organisational skills to manage your time effectively., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

You will need evidence of proven clinical ability in Paediatrics, sound communication & leadership skills, experience of working within a multi - disciplinary team, good problem solving & organisational abilities.

In return we will offer you the experience of working with an established tertiary epilepsy team within University Hospitals Southampton, mentorship and development in autonomous practice opportunities.

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.