Overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Epilepsy role within the Neurology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Focused on providing expert care and support to patients with epilepsy, contributing to a holistic and patient-centred epilepsy care service.
The CNS leads the delivery and coordination of specialist nursing care for epilepsy patients, manages a caseload including assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, and provides expert advice and education to patients, carers and healthcare professionals across primary, secondary and social care settings. The role includes running nurse-led clinics and contributing to service development, audit and education initiatives. The ideal candidate will have advanced clinical assessment skills, the ability to work autonomously, strong communication and leadership abilities, and a willingness to travel across sites and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
If you are passionate about improving epilepsy care and meet the qualifications, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* Lead specialist epilepsy services across the region
* Accept referrals from GPs, neurologists, oncologists, and obstetricians
* Deliver advanced assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans
* Run nurse-led outpatient clinics (1 new patient + 2 follow-ups weekly)
* Manage drug therapy, emergency care planning, and ongoing reviews
* Maintain high standards of clinical documentation
* Contribute to audits, research, and service development
Education & Training
As a Trust-wide advisor, you\'ll champion epilepsy education across the system—empowering patients and carers with knowledge on management, legal rights, and lifestyle adaptations, and contributing to national and international study days.
Communication & Collaboration
You\'ll connect with multidisciplinary teams, epilepsy associations, and community resources to ensure holistic, joined-up care for every patient, translating complex information with clarity and compassion.
This role offers the chance to be part of a supportive, innovative team where your expertise will be valued and your development encouraged. Confidential discussions and site visits are available.
About us
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust supports extraordinary work with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team, aligned with values of being expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational.
Details
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Charing Cross Hospital, London W6 8RF
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience
* Post registration experience in a relevant area with experience of change management
Desirable
* Degree in management/professional nursing issues
* Leadership qualification
Experience/Skills
* Significant post-registration experience in the specialty area and experience in a junior specialty role or team leader/ward management
* Experience with managing patients relevant to the specialist area
* Ability to work within a team and independently
* Proven teaching and assessing skills
* Good IT skills, including PowerPoint
Desirable
* Leadership qualification
* Participation in Trust-wide initiatives/committees
* Advanced IT skills (Excel)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure check.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Guidance on overseas checks is provided in the relevant national guidance.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF
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