Job summary
Due to service expansion we are seeking an experienced, motivated and energetic individual to join our neurology service as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for Epilepsy. To be part of the team leading MKUH towards a higher level of clinical excellence and continually be part of improving service delivery for our patients.
This rapidly expanding modern and busy service has led to investment into the service to ensure effective and timely patient care. This developing service is supported by the forward-thinking medicine division.
We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable clinical experience and qualifications within the field of epilepsy and who is able to function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group.
We are looking for an individual who is autonomous and will run outpatient clinics with the support of the consultant team, alongside ward referrals. You will also be an active member of the Neurology team supporting patients and their families through their treatment and beyond.
You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.
If you wish to speak with/ or arrange a visit - please contact:
Dr John Jacobs - Neurology Consultant - 01908 997069 john.jacob@mkuh.nhs.uk
Karen Webb - Matron - 01908 996424 karen.webb@mkuh.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute
''NHS Survey, 2024'' 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.
The post holder will contribute to the work of epilepsy nursing within the outpatient setting and across the hospital.
This leadership role will encompass:
o Clinical assessment, treatment, care and support of patients at all stages of their pathwayo Information and support to patients, families and carerso Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plan.
It is expected that the individual will be: an expert practitioner in nursing with a high level of clinical credibility; the ability to establish close working relationships with senior nurses and medical staff together with the community; the ability to influence policy and practice.
The post holder will work closely with the neurology medical team.
Interview date: Week commencing 22.12.2025
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy to promote good practice in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with epilepsy.
Take the nursing lead in providing a seamless, high-quality service to people with epilepsy both in the hospital and community.
Provide support, advice and education to patients, families and carers.
Undertake research into epilepsy and continuing personal and professional development.
Clinical duties
Act as an expert practitioner in the management of epilepsy demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients.
Develop/maintain nurse led clinics, advising patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy in management of the condition, medication, safety and lifestyle issues.
Act as an expert practitioner in the prioritization and management of acute and chronic patients health problems, intervening appropriately.
Professional
Analyse and interpret national recommendations, ie. NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective.
Interpret the impact of public health data/information in evaluating patients needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions/programme of care.
To act as an expert practitioner and role model, demonstrating advanced skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients in the nursing care of individual patients.
Managerial
Provide leadership, demonstrating transformational leadership skills, developing the service in conjunction with the medical and operational team
Assumes accountability and responsibility for practice and along with the members of the healthcare team, strives to attain the highest standard of practices
Develop and implement service policies with other relevant agencies, where relevant for own area of specialism and propose policy or service changes which impact beyond own area of activity
Attend pertinent meetings of professional associations and relevant specialist conference in order to update knowledge
Actively participate in external networks and attend events in the area of epilepsy in order to maintain expert knowledge base
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy to promote good practice in the diagnosis, treatment and care of people with epilepsy.
Take the nursing lead in providing a seamless, high-quality service to people with epilepsy both in the hospital and community.
Provide support, advice and education to patients, families and carers.
Undertake research into epilepsy and continuing personal and professional development.
Clinical duties
Act as an expert practitioner in the management of epilepsy demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients.
Develop/maintain nurse led clinics, advising patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy in management of the condition, medication, safety and lifestyle issues.
Act as an expert practitioner in the prioritization and management of acute and chronic patients health problems, intervening appropriately.
Professional
Analyse and interpret national recommendations, ie. NICE guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective.
Interpret the impact of public health data/information in evaluating patients needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions/programme of care.
To act as an expert practitioner and role model, demonstrating advanced skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients in the nursing care of individual patients.
Managerial
Provide leadership, demonstrating transformational leadership skills, developing the service in conjunction with the medical and operational team
Assumes accountability and responsibility for practice and along with the members of the healthcare team, strives to attain the highest standard of practices
Develop and implement service policies with other relevant agencies, where relevant for own area of specialism and propose policy or service changes which impact beyond own area of activity
Attend pertinent meetings of professional associations and relevant specialist conference in order to update knowledge
Actively participate in external networks and attend events in the area of epilepsy in order to maintain expert knowledge base
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
- 3 years post registration experience in neurology/epilepsy
- Master's degree or working towards in the relevant field
- Independent nurse prescriber or working towards
- Advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 7 in neurology/epilepsy
- Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed.
- Professional image
- Meets essential qualification & experience
- Ability to organise, priorities and coordinate work
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels
- Flexible approach to work
- Good listener
- Team player
- Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
- 3 years post registration experience in neurology/epilepsy
- Master's degree or working towards in the relevant field
- Independent nurse prescriber or working towards
- Advanced communication skills
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at band 7 in neurology/epilepsy
- Experience of leading and developing clinical practice
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent management skills of self and others
- Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate the management of change
- Ability to delegate appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential
- Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team
- Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed.
- Professional image
- Meets essential qualification & experience
- Ability to organise, priorities and coordinate work
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels
- Flexible approach to work
- Good listener
- Team player
- Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
