Nurse Specialist- Paediatric Epilepsy
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Nottingham, NG7 2UHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 October 2026
15 days leftJob description
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered children's nurse to work within the Nottingham Children's Epilepsy Team. The suc...
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You will be a clinical and professional role model with a passion for the delivery of high quality clinical care and the support and development of others. You will be an effective team player but also able to plan and organise your own workload, possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to teach families and health professionals. You will be working as part of a dynamic and forward thinking multi-professional team, offering key opportunities to develop your career as a nurse specialist within this rapidly expanding specialty.
To assist in the development and delivery of service provision which meets the needs of children and young people underspecialist care with complex paediatric epilepsies diagnosis and achieves associated national guidance/agendas.To participate in projects/activities which enhance patient pathways, reduces length of stay and unnecessary admissions andattendances to the Emergency Department and improves patient and families experience.To develop oneself as a nurse specialist to that of evidence based practitioner and innovator who provides quality, safe patientcare in line with national and international standards of excellence
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Training& qualifications &experience
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC Registration - RSCN or RN (child qualified) First level health related degree or already working towards this Recognised Teaching/Assessing qualification Evidence of ongoing continual professional development within the speciality area
- Significant post registration experience /professional development/manageme Experience of teaching and assessing competency with a range of professionals and parent/carersnt experience at minimum Band 5 level in hospital Can demonstrate professional autonomy and effective decision making skills when managing a caseload of children and parent/carers with Chronic illness/Paediatric Epilepsy needs
Desirable: - Working as an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse or similar nurse led elements
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team: collaborating with, negotiating with and influencing the work of others across a range of disciplines and on own initiative Excellent oral and written communicator including report writing and presentational skills and conveying sensitive information to others in an empathetic manner Able to articulate, discuss /receive relevant clinical information to/from a multi-professional audience including highly complex information and implement plans for development Able to maintain accurate, timely written/electronic patient records and documents IT skills - ability to operate data systems and Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specifically to Paediatric Epilepsies Able to critically analyse and evaluate audit/research findings and apply to clinical practice
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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