About this role
Job summary
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
NHS Band 6: Salary £39,959 to £48,117. Pro rata, per annum
Hours per Week: 18.5
Contract Type: Permanent
We are a highly experienced, well-established Children's Epilepsy Team committed to delivering innovative, compassionate and high-quality care to children and young people with epilepsy and their families across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join our specialist service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Epilepsy and Transition). The successful candidate will be supported to develop specialist expertise in paediatric epilepsy while taking a key role in supporting young people as they prepare for adulthood, greater independence and transition to adult healthcare services.
Working alongside experienced Epilepsy Nurse Specialists, consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide holistic assessment, education, support and care coordination for children and young people with epilepsy from diagnosis through to transition. You will build meaningful relationships with young people and their families, empowering them to develop the knowledge, confidence and self-management skills needed to navigate life with a long-term condition.
Previous epilepsy experience is desirable but not essential.
About us
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Smoke Free Policy
All of our hospitals operate a strict no smoking policy. Smoking cigarettes or tobacco products is not allowed on any of the grounds or in any of the buildings run by us. This applies to patients, staff, carers and visitors to Trust premises.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, a passion for working with young people and a commitment to improving outcomes and experiences for children and young people living with epilepsy. Comprehensive support, training and supervision will be provided to help you develop the specialist knowledge and skills required for the role.
Join a highly experienced and passionate Children's Epilepsy Team dedicated to improving the lives of children, young people and families living with epilepsy. Working within a supportive and innovative service, you will be supported to develop specialist epilepsy knowledge while helping young people build confidence, independence and the skills they need to successfully transition into adulthood and adult healthcare services.
We value enthusiasm, compassion and a genuine interest in working with young people above previous epilepsy experience. In return, we offer excellent training, supervision and development opportunities, alongside the chance to contribute to service improvement and help shape the future of children's epilepsy care.
If you are passionate about empowering young people and making a meaningful difference during a pivotal stage in their lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please refer to the Job description for further details:
Person Specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Passion for improving outcomes for young people.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, and adaptable.
- Committed to person-centred care.
- Motivated to develop specialist epilepsy knowledge and skills.
- Able to build positive relationships with young people, families, and professionals.
- An independent, self-motivated clinician who is also a team-player.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the developmental, emotional, and social needs of adolescents and young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage effectively with young people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding principles.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children, adolescents, or young adults with long-term health conditions.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Experience of providing education and support to patients and families
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)