Epilepsy Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a new addition to our Epilepsy Specialist Nursing Team. This is a new role, as part of an excitingproject, which is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their career and wanting to receive specialist training. This is afixed term post for 12 months to cover maternity leave. In this role as an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, you would be joining a team of experienced and forward-thinking Specialist Nurses. Within this role you will have opportunities to work alongside specialist Nurses, our Consultants with a specialist interest in Epilepsy andAdministrative staff. The service provides advice, guidance and review to adults who have received a diagnosis of Epilepsy. These could be within our busy outpatientdepartment, inpatient setting or within MDT held clinics/home visits/Other Trusts etc. Hospital based although at least 40% is wider community ie home visits, clinics in other Hospitals in our large geographical area, which covers East Lancs, Central and North Lancs, South Cumbria and Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde, Driving therefore is essential., As an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in delivering expert assessment, education, and management for patients with epilepsy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You'll work closely with neurologists, specialist nurses, multidisciplinary teams, and community partners to ensure a seamless, patient-centred pathway. You will:

• Provide specialist clinical advice, support, and education to patients, families, and carers
• Undertake nurse-led clinics, telephone reviews, and care coordination
• Support safe and effective treatment plans, including medication optimisation
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Deliver staff training and promote best practice in epilepsy management
• Act as an advocate for patients living with epilepsy, supporting self-management and independence
  
  This role is ideal for nurses with a genuine interest in neurology and long-term condition management, with excellent communication skills and a passion for improving patient experience.
  
  You will be part of Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the biggest and highest performing trusts in the North West; anorganisation that provides many specialist tertiary services, delivers award-winning teaching and development programmes, leads national andinternational clinical trials and research studies, and always gives excellent care with compassion - you will have an unparalleled opportunity tolearn, grow and flourish in a supportive and innovative environment, and work with some of the UK's leading healthcare experts.