Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Band 7 - Clinical Nurse Specialist Epilepsy

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Neurology Epilepsy team at the RFH as Epilepsy nurse specialist. We are looking for a nurse who has experience of working with people with Epilepsy or experience in neurology, ideally having worked as a clinical nurse specialist although induction, training and support will be provided according to their level of experience. This is a fixed term 12 months post to cover maternity leave.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will need to be innovative and active in improving patient pathways. They will have excellent communications skills and will be able to work collaboratively with members of the team.

As an Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, you would be working as an expert resource in Epilepsy providing support, advice, and education. You will be working closely with patients, carers, neurologists, GP's, the wider multidisciplinary team and stakeholders across secondary and primary care. The role will include nurse led clinics, phone advice and ward referrals.

About us

The successful candidate will join a well-established, experienced, and friendly neurology team. They are expected to work autonomously, they will be well supported and supervised within their role and have the opportunity to develop management and service improvement skills.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7478482

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We will consider for the appropriate applicant a development role at band 6 working towards a band 7. There will be excellent opportunities to help further your own professional development through internal and external courses.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We will consider for the appropriate applicant a development role at band 6 working towards a band 7. There will be excellent opportunities to help further your own professional development through internal and external courses.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in epilepsy

Desirable

  • Years experience

Neurology experience

Essential

  • Years experience

Desirable

  • Years experience
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Experience in epilepsy

Desirable

  • Years experience

Neurology experience

Essential

  • Years experience

Desirable

  • Years experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

MS CNS

Deva Karunathilaka

deva.karunathilaka@nhs.net

07795092221

Details

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7478482

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street

London

NW3 2QG


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