Band 7 - Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, Paediatrics
The closing date is 22 July 2025
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with epilepsy?
We are looking for a knowledgeable, proactive and dedicated Band 7 - Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist to join our team and drive forward our high quality, person-centred care. In this rewarding role you will provide expert clinical support, education and guidance to children, young people and families, working to improve quality of life, promote self-management and reduce emergency hospital admissions.
You will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, supporting both hospital and community settings. We are seeking individuals who are proactive, use initiative, are compassionate, and committed to provide the best high-quality specialist care for children and young people with epilepsy/ neurology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to act as a practice leader, managing own workload and work across professional, organisational, agency and system boundaries to develop services for children and young people with epilepsy.
To participate and contribute to networks, locally, regionally and nationally. The post holder will promote and facilitate excellent standards of care and contribute to the future development of the Paediatric epilepsy/ neurology services within the trust.
The role will critically appraise evidenced based practice and apply the principles of prudent healthcare, assessing and managing risk and proactively challenge others.
The post holder will act as the key liaise with transition services, adult health care teams., lead consultant, consultant physicians, outpatient nursing team, senior nurses and nursing teams across paediatrics and adult services in relation to epilepsy/ neurological care.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
360-D-10205
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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