Senior Pediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

Essex Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse to provide expert assessment, care coordination and clinical management for children and young people with epilepsy within community settings.

You will manage a defined caseload, deliver education to families and professionals, and participate in safeguarding, governance and service development. A key role includes supporting transition from paediatric to adult neurology services.

Qualifications

• Registered Children's Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Evidence of recent clinical practice in paediatric epilepsy.
• Ability to manage a defined caseload.
• Desirable: leadership training and non-medical prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert assessment and care planning for children and young people with epilepsy across community settings.
• Leads care coordination to promote seamless service delivery and safeguarding.
• Delivers education and training to professionals, families and carers.
• Contributes to clinical governance, audits and development of epilepsy care protocols.
• Leads on service development and supports transition from paediatric to adult neurology services.

Skills

Caseload management

Training delivery

Treatment plan development

Risk assessment

IT skills

Education

NMC Registration

Registered Children's Nurse (RNC/RSCN)

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Epilepsy Specialist Nurse to provide expert assessment, care coordination and clinical management for children and young people with epilepsy within community settings.

You will manage a defined caseload, deliver education to families and professionals, and participate in safeguarding, governance and service development. A key role includes supporting transition from paediatric to adult neurology services.