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Job overview

The Neurology Team has a new exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy. This role will work alongside the existing Lead Epilepsy Nurse Specialist,  supporting in delivering specialised care to patients diagnosed with epilepsy or undergoing investigations to confirm diagnosis.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload of patients, offering clinical guidance and assistance, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to devise comprehensive care plans. Additionally, serving as an educational resource for both patients and colleagues, the position entails contributing to the advancement of clinical practice, facilitating education and training, conducting audits, and engaging in research activities. 

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills of Epilepsy through clinical practice
• Lead on the development and implementation of pathways of care for patients and ensure they are monitored and evaluated regularly
• Work with the Epilepsy specialist team to educate patients and their families/carers about their conditions and help patients make informed decisions about their care
• Act as an advocate for the service users through information giving and support to obtain informed consent prior to undergoing treatment

Please read attached job description and person specification for further details of duties of the role. 

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.