Trainee Epilepsy Nurse - Development Post | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Trainee Epilepsy Nurse - Development Post. You will work within our epilepsy service, gaining hands-on experience under supervision alongside Specialist Epilepsy Nurses to develop clinical skills toward autonomy as Band 6.

With a structured development plan, mentorship, and a focus on holistic assessments, care planning and patient self-management, this role offers a clear pathway into specialist epilepsy practice and a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with passion for long‑term condition management.
• Band 5 Development Nurse role with progression to Band 6.
• Structured development plan with milestones and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Carry out holistic assessments and support the ongoing management of people living with epilepsy.
• Develop personalised care plans and support patients to self-manage their condition.
• Manage a caseload under supervision while building autonomy and clinical expertise.

Job description

Trainee Epilepsy Nurse - Development Post | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for long-term condition management and a desire to develop specialist skills in a rewarding and growing area of practice? This is an exciting developmental opportunity to join our Kent-wide Epilepsy Service as a Band 5 Development Nurse, working alongside experienced Specialist Epilepsy Nurses to build the knowledge, confidence and clinical expertise needed to become an autonomous Band 6 practitioner.

You will be supported to develop specialist skills in the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of people living with epilepsy. Working under the guidance of a Specialist Epilepsy Nurse, you will gain hands-on experience delivering holistic assessments, creating personalised care plans and supporting patients to manage their condition with confidence.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a highly valued service that supports people throughout their epilepsy journey, including those planning a pregnancy, newly diagnosed patients and those with complex needs.

This role has been specifically designed to support your progression into a Specialist Epilepsy Nurse position. From the outset, you will have a structured professional development plan, created jointly with a Specialist Epilepsy Nurse, with clear objectives, milestones and dedicated support to help you achieve specialist competencies within 12 to 18 months.

Throughout your development, you will gradually build autonomy while managing your own caseload under supervision. You'll receive tailored learning opportunities, specialist training and ongoing mentorship to develop the clinical, communication and leadership skills required to thrive in this specialist field. A key part of the role will be empowering patients to self-manage their lifelong condition and helping them achieve the best possible quality of life.

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and committed to developing a long-term career within epilepsy services. In return, we'll invest in your growth, support your learning journey and provide a clear pathway to Band 6 progression once all competencies and development objectives have been successfully achieved. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to build a specialist career while making a lasting impact on the lives of people living with epilepsy.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

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Good luck! We can't wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

This advert closes on Thursday 12 Nov 2026

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust