Paediatric Tertiary Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

UHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Tertiary Epilepsy Nurse for a 9‑month fixed‑term maternity cover. You will provide expert care to children with complex epilepsy across inpatient and outpatient settings, in a regional neuroscience service.

You will work with consultants and epilepsy specialists, coordinating family‑centred care, education, and support for families and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered RN Child with significant post-registration paediatric experience.
• Experience caring for children with complex/long-term conditions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Desirable: paediatric neurology or epilepsy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care and support for children with complex epilepsy across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Act as a key contact for patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate care across tertiary, secondary, community and educational settings.
• Contribute to nurse-led clinics, service development, audits and quality improvement.
• Deliver epilepsy safety, medication management education and SUDEP awareness.

Skills

Registered Children's Nurse (RN Child)

Paediatric experience

Epilepsy/neurology knowledge

Excellent communication

Autonomy & MDT teamwork

Family-centred care

Education

RN Child qualification

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton is seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Tertiary Epilepsy Nurse for a 9‑month fixed‑term maternity cover. You will provide expert care to children with complex epilepsy across inpatient and outpatient settings, in a regional neuroscience service.

You will work with consultants and epilepsy specialists, coordinating family‑centred care, education, and support for families and multidisciplinary teams.