Children's Epilepsy and Transition Nurse Specialist
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, PO6 3LYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the t...
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
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First seen
12 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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