Epilepsy & Intellectual Disability Specialist Nurse

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking an Epilepsy & Intellectual Disability Specialist Nurse to deliver high-quality care to adults with intellectual disabilities. The role requires independent prescribing capabilities, alongside collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in managing complex epilepsy cases. The ideal candidate will possess a current NMC Nursing Registration and experience in epilepsy care. This position offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710, with benefits including training and a focus on inclusivity.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Employee support networks

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Band 7 nurse or Band 6 with at least 3 years post registration experience.
• Previous experience of working with epilepsy in a clinical setting.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of a high quality specialist service to adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Act as a resource for patients, carers, and health professionals.
• Provide evidence-based training and education to patients and carers.

Skills

Flexible approach

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to project a professional manner

Ability to organise self and others

Education

Current NMC Nursing Registration

Registered Intellectual Disability Nurse

Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Teaching qualification

Epilepsy related qualification

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Epilepsy & Intellectual Disability Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 12 February 2026

This will be a Band 7 post or dependant on Epilepsy Knowledge and Experience, a Band 6 post with progression to Band 7 on completion of Epilepsy based competencies. The Epilepsy Service will provide full training and development into this role.

The post holder will work within an established epilepsy specialist nursing service for adults with intellectual disability. The service is an integral part of a wider multidisciplinary epilepsy team in Nottinghamshire providing diagnosis and treatment of complex epilepsies and associated health conditions through specialist nurse-led clinics, community home visits, and telephone advice.

The post holder will undertake the duties of Independent prescribing or be willing to undertake the NMP course, ensuring compliance with Trust policy and maintain appropriate skills and competency in accordance with guidance set out by professional regulatory bodies.

The post holder will work alongside the Nurse Consultant and Senior Epilepsy Specialist Nurse.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist in the delivery and continued development of a high quality, specialist service to adults with Intellectual Disability and teenagers in transition. The person will work in partnership with epilepsy colleagues in Neurology at Nottingham University Hospitals to deliver a countywide integrated Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability Specialist Service.

The post holder will act as a source of specialist advice and information for patients, carers, and health professionals. The post holder will promote patient focussed care and act as a resource for Intellectual Disability Service colleagues.

The post holder will maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research, best practice and National recommendations and ensure this is reflected in their clinical practice.

The post holder will provide evidence-based training and education to patients, carers, healthcare professionals and social care services.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work within an established epilepsy specialist nursing service for adults with intellectual disability. The service is an integral part of a wider multidisciplinary epilepsy team in Nottinghamshire providing diagnosis and treatment of complex epilepsies and associated health conditions through specialist nurse-led clinics, community home visits, and telephone advice.

The post holder will assist in the delivery and continued development of a high quality, specialist service to adults with Intellectual Disability and teenagers in transition. The person will work in partnership with epilepsy colleagues in Neurology at Nottingham University Hospitals to deliver a countywide integrated Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability Specialist Service.

The post holder will act as a source of specialist advice and information for patients, carers, and health professionals. The post holder will promote patient focussed care and act as a resource for Intellectual Disability Service colleagues.

The post holder will maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research, best practice and National recommendations and ensure this is reflected in their clinical practice.

The post holder will be a Non-Medical Prescriber or be willing to undertake the NMP course.

The post holder will provide evidence-based training and education to patients, carers, healthcare professionals and social care services.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person Specification

Skills

• Flexible approach to meet changing service demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to project a professional manner and approach
• Excellent telephone manner
• Ability to organise self and others
• Able to use own initiative
• Developing teaching packages
• Counselling skills

Experience

• Band 7 nurse or Band 6 with at least 3 years post registration experience
• Previous experience of working with epilepsy within a relevant clinical setting such as Learning Disability Services, Neurosciences.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of safeguarding
• Commitment to working in partnership with patients and carers
• Able to prioritize workload to meet clinical deadlines
• Community nursing experience
• Experience working at Band 7
• Non - medical prescribing experience

Qualifications

• Current NMC Nursing Registration
• Registered Intellectual Disability Nurse
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake prescribing course
• Teaching qualification
• Epilepsy related qualification

Knowledge

• Knowledge current legislation relation to epilepsy and ID population

Contractual requirements

• Abitlity to work and travel across multiple sites Nottinghamshire

Values

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

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.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)