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Job description

The post holder will work within the Neurology Epilepsy Service to continue to develop a specialist Epilepsy Nursing Service within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust Area. Main Purpose: Support guidance and clinical nursing expertise will be available to patients with Epilepsy, their families, carers and other professionals through the provision of advanced clinical skills, education, research and leadership to achieve the best quality of life and outcomes for this patient group.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the realm of epilepsy and related conditions.
• The post holder will provide a resource of specialist nursing knowledge and skills in the care and management of those affected by Epilepsy, their families and professionals working with them.
• Carry a caseload, undertake comprehensive assessments with differential diagnoses and may prescribe care & treatment for patients with Epilepsy or appropriately refers to members of the multidisciplinary team within the hospital and community setting
• The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams and other agencies and will be involved in developing and implementing effective approaches to meet the needs of this client group and their families.
• The post-holder will be expected to use clinical judgment and decision making in relation to the management of patients with Epilepsy.
• The post holder will be required to undertake nurse-led clinics in relation to the Epilepsy service.
• The post holder will initiate and participate in audit, research and development of the Epilepsy service working across the appropriate teams.
• The post holder will be an advocate for patients/carers with Epilepsy acting as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals involved with these patients.
• Please visit the website to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse Part 1 Level 1 on the live NMC register (Adult or Learning Disability) OR Registered RM: Midwife on the live NMC register.
• Please visit the website to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.