Lead Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

Lead Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist Join to apply for the Lead Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist role at Katalysysts Consulting Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse to support the continuing development of the children's epilepsy service at the Great Western Hospital. The successful post-holder will work autonomously and will offer specialist advice, acting as a source of expertise and knowledge for families and other health care professionals. They will provide nurse led clinics, support consultant clinics, facilitate hospital discharge and respond to, assess and prescribe in relation to ongoing issues in relation to epilepsy. Main duties of the job The post-holder will require excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills and the ability to organise, manage, and plan workload effectively, as well as being enthusiastic and dedicated to working as an advocate in support of our children, young people and their families. About Us Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. Details Date posted: 17 November 2025Band: 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year (Pro Rata)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Part-timeReference number: 249-7558545Job location: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB Job responsibilities Lead a specialist nurse service for children and young people with epilepsy, providing management, treatment and support, ensuring continuity and a high standard of nursing care reflecting best practice guidelines. Be responsible for good liaison between hospital and community services, forming the basis of a shared care approach to paediatric epilepsy management. Provide expert information and advice to children, young people and their carers, extending this expertise into their places of learning, work and leisure. Provide expert advice and leadership on paediatric epilepsy across Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the community, voluntary bodies and other agencies. Influence the strategic development of the Paediatric epilepsy service within the Trust and locally. Person Specification Essential RN (Child) with significant post registration experience Master's qualification or equivalent study Teaching/assessment qualification British Paediatric Neurological Association (BPNA) PET training or equivalent, and experience in Paediatric Epilepsy Non‑medical prescribing registration Desirable British Paediatric Neurological Association (BPNA) PET 1, 2 and 3 training Communication training Essential Experience Significant experience in developing nurse led elements within a paediatric epilepsy service Experience delivering education programs to families and professional groups Experience working within multidisciplinary and multiagency teams Desirable Experience Evidence of networking/presenting at local, regional, national level Experience in leading on research/clinical audit Experience running nurse led clinics Experience working in the community 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN3 6BBWebsite: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr