Paediatric Epilepsy Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 17 March 2026
Job summary
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner undertaking assessment, consultation and delivering management of care to children, young people and their families with epilepsy.
You will be working within paediatrics as part of the MTD, receiving referrals, triage patients and holding their own caseload, preventing children and young people from requiring admission to hospital where appropriate.
You will work closely with the children's community team and the acute ward to support care delivery in the community where appropriate.
You will act as a role model to deliver a high standard of care to the children and young people whilst supporting learners within the environment to develop their knowledge and skills.
The post holder could be required to work in any clinical area where children and young people are cared for within the Trust, according to the needs of the services.
At all times, you will work in accordance with the principles governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and Trust Policies.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously, managing own caseload of patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
To develop and run, paediatric epilepsy nurse led clinics both face to face and via telephone.To provide specialist advice and support to children and young people (CYP) and their families to improve self-management of their condition.To appropriately triage and support patients who may be unwell, undertaking a physical examination and recognise deviations from the CYP's normal status.To recognise clinical presentations of a sick child or young person and manage seizures appropriately. To deliver treatment as appropriate or refer to another agency in a timely manner.Ensure nursing practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and any specific competencies for the role are completed.Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate child/family centred care with consideration of individual ethnic, cultural, social, developmental and religious needs.Coordinate pathways of care for children and young people on their caseload.To support and facilitate transition pathways Into adult services.Maintain accurate records.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-187-26TAM
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
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