Overview
Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Paediatric Neurology Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the team at The Royal London Hospital. The successful candidate will work closely with the paediatric Neurology consultants and Neurology/Epilepsy clinical nurse specialists to deliver high-quality and compassionate care across both inpatient and outpatient pathways. This role is suited to a dynamic and empathetic individual with a passion for improving the experience and outcomes of patients with Neurology conditions including brain injury. The CNS will play a central role in coordinating care, supporting families, and acting as a clinical advocate throughout the patient journey—from acute admission, diagnosis, through to rehabilitation and discharge planning.
The ideal candidate will have clinical experience caring for patients with Neurology conditions, a strong understanding of the complex physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges associated with Neuro conditions and brain injury. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in supporting families during periods of distress and uncertainty. A proactive, organised approach to managing a caseload and contributing to service development. You will be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and driving innovation in Neurology care.
Main duties
The Royal London Hospital is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Paediatric Neurology to join our world-class multidisciplinary team. This is a pivotal role within one of London\'s busiest and most diverse paediatric services. You will act as a vital link between our patients, their families, and the medical team, providing expert clinical care, education, and emotional support to children with complex neurological conditions.
The post holder will assist in the continued development of the paediatric neurology service and work in close conjunction with the consultant Paediatric Neurologists and the paediatric Neurology Clinical Nurse Specialist. The post holder will work in conjunction with Senior CAG management team to develop the strategic plan for the Paediatric Neurology service, taking into account the continuous quality improvement programme, to ensure the delivery of an efficient and cost-effective service. The post holder will ensure that the aims and objectives of the Paediatric Neurology service are delivered and implemented to continually improve the standard of care that children receive, including any National guidance. The post holder will provide advice and support and training to staff caring for this specialist group within Bartshealth and act as a resource for members of the MDT. The role also includes providing advice and support to children & their families.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain\'s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year per annum inc (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 259-7872894RLH
Job locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Sick Children\'s Nurse or Registered RN (child)
* Relevant 1st degree or equivalent
* Mentorship course or equivalent
* Up to date registration with the NMC
Desirable
* Specialist Clinical Course
Experience
Essential
* You have significant post-registration experience, ideally in a paediatric acute or neurology/neurorehabilitation setting
* Experience of being involved in clinical audit and evaluation
* Experience of providing teaching/education
* You will have an understanding of the complex physical, cognitive, emotional and social challenges associated with neurological conditions.
Desirable
* Previous CNS job experience
* Experience of running nurse-led clinic
Skills
Essential
* You possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive conversations with families and carers.
* Ability to communicate with a range of people including staff, other professionals and parents/carer and young people
* Ability to recognise and address barriers to effective communication
* Be able to present and discuss ideas
* Demonstrates an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner
* Provide annual comprehensive report and partake in peer reviews as required.
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 please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. 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 for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
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 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. 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 for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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