Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, working to enhance care for patients living with epilepsy across our service.
You will have the opportunity to develop and advance your clinical skills and specialist knowledge in epilepsy through both in-house and external training, tailored to your individual needs and the requirements of the department.
We offer access to expert clinical supervision and mentorship to support your professional growth and ensure the delivery of high-quality, effective, and compassionate care. The post holder will play a key role in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, in line with NICE guidelines and national epilepsy care standards.
This is a cross-site role, requiring flexibility and collaboration across locations. You will work closely with consultants, neurologists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care, education, and support. The role includes developing advanced clinical assessment skills, contributing to service development, and supporting patients in both outpatient and community settings
Main duties of the job
Toprovideaspecialistepilepsy nursingserviceincorporating:
oHospitalandPrimaryCarebasednurseledclinicsincludingdedicatedpreconceptual counselingclinicsandadolescenthandoverclinics.
oTelephoneliaisonservice
oLiasonwithmedicalteamsincludingemergencydepartmentwithin thehospital o Drop-inservicewithhospitalandcommunityvisitsasrequired
oSupportsystemsforclientswhoare newlydiagnosedwithepilepsy
•Tosupportthe consultantneurologists,OperationalServicesManager andtheHeadofNursingwiththeimplementationoftheNSFforLongTermConditionsandinworkingwiththelocalnetworksinthemodernizationofservices.
Working for our organisation
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Tackling Climate Change: Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search or .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Happy to talk flexible working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse (1st level) with current NMC registration.
2. Recognised clinical competencies in epilepsy care.
3. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to epilepsy.
Desirable criteria
4. Independent Nurse Prescriber.
5. Independent Nurse Prescriber.
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Minimum 5 years post-registration experience.
7. Experience working with patients with epilepsy or neurological conditions
8. Experience managing own caseload and working autonomously.
Desirable criteria
9. Experience in managing complex conditions and co-morbidities.
10. Involvement in service development or research
Knowledge
Essential criteria
11. In-depth understanding of epilepsy presentation and management.
12. Familiarity with national epilepsy guidelines (e.g., NICE).
Desirable criteria
13. Knowledge of epilepsy care pathways and SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy).