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Clinical Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy

Cardiff

Posted 02/10/2024

£44,398 - £50,807 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. 
  2. The post holder will be part of a team working In a tertiary epilepsy service providing specialist services for patients with epilepsy from across lens.
  3. The successful candidate will be supported to provide independent nurse clinics in epilepsy as well as reviewing patients in different areas such as the emergency unit, ante-natal, neurosurgery and HMPS.
Job Description

Due to expansion we have an exciting opportunity available. Based within Cardiff and Vale, The Welsh Epilepsy Centre is a multi award winning service, delivering diverse epilepsy care to patients across South Wales.  

The post holder will be part of a team working In a tertiary epilepsy service providing specialist services for patients with epilepsy from across lens. His care is delivered across different environments. The successful candidate will be supported to provide independent nurse clinics in epilepsy as well as reviewing patients in different areas such as the emergency unit, ante-natal, neurosurgery and HMPS. There will also be the opportunity for participating in teaching, audit and research. 

Main duties of the job

Working as an autonomous practitioner devise, implement and follow up specialist treatments for patients across the epilepsy spectrum. To be a skilled practitioner providing expert clinical care using an extensive theoretical knowledge base and practical experience to underpin the role, while acting as a role model for the delivery of expert care in Epilepsy.

To deliver specialist educational programs to a range of healthcare professionals on epilepsy, including medical, nursing and allied health professional staff.

To lead research and audit within epilepsy and neurosciences internally and externally to the UHB.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

NHS Wales - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Company Information

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 14,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. 

Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale. 

We are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

 

 

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Cardigan House,
    University Hospital of Wales,
    Heath Park,
    Cardiff, CF14 4XW

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