Job Description

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 7 nurse to join the neurology service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Epilepsy This exciting role will challenge both your clinical and leadership skills and provide the opportunity for you to gain differing experience in this rewarding environment.



As a clinical nurse specialist you will provide care, support advice and education for children and young people with a diagnosis of epilepsy. You will be involved in providing supportive care to children during acute admissions and during outpatient appointments. You will work closely with members of the MDT. Teaching and training is an integral component of this role both to staff, families and children.



This role is essential in supporting patients and families from diagnosis and ongoing care and management of epilepsy. You will be required to assist in nurse led clinics and supporting GP's and schools.



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of 1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.



Clinical Practice and Care Management



To establish a nursing service for newly diagnosed and unstable epilepsy service by receiving direct referrals from A&E, GPs and establish nurse-led epilepsy children's clinics

To offer an epilepsy service that aligns with nationally recognised protocols and policies, including NICE Quality Standards, to ensure children and young people receive the best possible care according to their needs

To support the prevention of A&E attendances by providing follow-up after an A&E attendance of a child with epilepsy in conjunction with the wider MDT

To support the safe and early discharge of epilepsy patients from hospital by providing education and supervision and follow-up clinics post discharge to avoid readmission

To establish and maintain individual and team communication networks within primary and secondary care settings to ensure multi-disciplinary and multi-agency epilepsy educational programmes



Leadership and Management



Empower children and young people and their families/carers through appropriate support and education.



To act as a resource for the children's community nursing team, primary care and secondary care other community and multi-agency/multidisciplinary groups



Have the relevant skills to communicate complex and sensitive information to clients/ carers where there may be significant barriers to understanding. Communication will include both spoken and written methods



Follow best practice epilepsy standards in accordance with national, regional and professional standards



To participate in the operational and strategic development of the specialist epilepsy service, both in and outpatients.

Education and Research



To ensure appropriate information and educational literature is available to help patients make informed choices as to their treatment plan and continuing management.

To implement programmes of education and training in accordance with the identified needs children, young people and families and other healthcare professionals involved in their care.

To contribute to the development of nursing practice within the Child Health Dept. Additionally, where appropriate, to act as a practice supervisor to Trust and honorary contract employees.

To participate actively in educational events provided by the Trust, primary care sector and the Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity