Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurodisability Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheltenham
Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurodisability Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheltenham
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 16 Apr | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 87aa884037d044718de2e094271c4c1f
Location ref: Cheltenham
Full Job Description
Working as part of the Paediatric Epilepsy and Neurodisability Service, you will provide expert nursing care, clinical leadership, and specialist support to children and young people (0-18 years) with epilepsy and neurodisability. You will work autonomously and collaboratively with community paediatricians, neurodisability consultants, and the Epilepsy & Neurodisability Nurse Specialist Team., Your role will focus on five key areas of intervention:1. Diagnosis - supporting families through the diagnostic process and ensuring clear communication and signposting.2. Deterioration of condition - acting as the first point of contact for concerns or changes in a child's condition.3. Acute admission - ensuring continuity of care during hospital admissions and facilitating timely decision-making and discharge.4. End of life - providing compassionate support, guidance, and coordination of high-quality end-of-life care.5. Transitional care - supporting transitions between neonatal, paediatric, tertiary, and adult services.You will be an expert resource for families, carers, and professionals, delivering specialist education, contributing to service development, and ensuring evidence-based, high-quality care., Consultant neurodisability clinics supported by Nurse SpecialistsThe team works closely with acute paediatrics, community services, therapy teams, education providers, and tertiary centres.
The Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurodisability Service consists of:Neurodisability Medical Team
We are a small friendly team, working Monday to Friday. We offer good home and work life balance.