About this role
Job summary
The Paediatric Epilepsy Specialist Nurse will act as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for providing specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the care and management of Children & Young People (CYP) with epilepsy. The post holder will act as an advocate for patients at all times whilst safeguarding the delivery of high standards of care, in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code (NMC) and national and local guidance in relation to paediatric epilepsy care. Whilst striving to initiate the development of nurse-led initiatives that enable children to be cared for at home as an alternative to hospital.
They will manage a patient caseload and use advanced clinical judgement and autonomous decision making about specialist care and management of patients to formulate clinical management plans. The specialist practitioner will act as a link between primary and secondary care and will lead supervise, educate, train and develop the workforce within the area of responsibility in relation to paediatric epilepsy nursing. The nurse specialist will be accountable and responsible for the effective use of resources.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Epilepsy Nurse, the role involves managing a complex caseload, providing expert nursing care to individuals with a diagnosis of epilepsy. The nurse leads on epilepsy education. They support newly diagnosed patients by offering structured education, conducting clinical assessments, and developing personalised management plans for patients, families, and carers. Additionally, they run independent nurse-led clinics, providing care through face-to-face, virtual, or telephone consultations.
They also provide clinical advice and assessments as needed, working to prevent patient deterioration and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The role includes offering specialist advice and training to parents and carers and the child and young person where appropriate and offering education to staff and professionals working with them.
About us
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Children's Nurse Specialist Practitioner Degree or Equivalent Paediatric degree Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
V300 Non-medical prescriber
Experience Essential
Experience working as an acute nurse for paediatrics Experience of effective multiagency working with an ability to establish and maintain collegiate partnership working Experience in education, training and facilitation
Desirable
Experience of involvement with local and national Epilepsy nursing group
Skills Essential
Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and implement and adapt to new ways of working. Effective communicator to a wide range of professionals and situations
Knowledge Essential
Wide range of paediatric nursing knowledge Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance: quality, audit and risk management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address kingston hospital
Galsworthy road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)