Clinical Nurse Specialist- Children's EpilepsyNHS

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children's Epilepsy Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to join our Children's Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop specialist epilepsy services for children and young people across community, primary and secondary care settings.

The post holder will provide expert clinical care, advice, education and support to children and young people with epilepsy and their families, delivering care in clinics, schools, homes and hospital settings. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in improving health outcomes, supporting self-management, and ensuring children receive high-quality, evidence-based care throughout their epilepsy journey.

As a clinical leader, you will contribute to service development, clinical governance, education and training, while acting as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals across Croydon. You will work closely with paediatricians, community teams, schools, GPs and other partner organisations to coordinate care, facilitate smooth transitions into adult services, and drive continuous improvements in patient experience and service delivery.

This role is ideal for a skilled children's nurse with specialist epilepsy knowledge who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, empowering families, and shaping the future of children's epilepsy services.

Interviews: tbc

Main duties of the job

Provide expert nursing care, assessment, advice and support for children and young people with epilepsy across community, outpatient, home and school settings. Act as an autonomous specialist practitioner, using advanced clinical decision-making skills to improve patient outcomes and quality of care. Support children, young people and their families from diagnosis onwards, providing education, emotional support and guidance on epilepsy management and treatment. Coordinate care and work collaboratively with paediatricians, community teams, schools, GPs, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary professionals. Manage a specialist epilepsy caseload and facilitate effective care pathways across primary, secondary and community services. Lead on the development and continuous improvement of the Children's Epilepsy Service, ensuring care is evidence-based and aligned with national standards and best practice. Provide education and training to healthcare professionals, families, schools and carers to improve understanding and management of epilepsy. Support the safe transition of young people with epilepsy into adult services. Monitor service quality, undertake audits, analyse activity data and contribute to clinical governance, risk management and service evaluation. Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a specialist resource and professional role model.

Job description

Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people's homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that's shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.