Job summary We are looking to appoint a Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Practitioner for who brings innovation, specialist skills, and enthusiasm to lead the nursing element of our Paediatric Epilepsy Service. The successful candidate will work as an integral part of the Specialist Paediatric Nursing Team and will be supported to provide visible leadership and effective management to the epilepsy team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, CYP centred care. This role requires close collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a cohesive, coordinated, and effective approaches across the service. The post holder will champion quality improvement initiatives and demonstrate a clear commitment to promoting and embedding our Trust values within everyday practice. Main duties of the job The Nurse/Clinical Practitioner will promote the vision and values of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, leading by example and ensuring that they demonstrate those values in their leadership behaviours and how we support our teams and deliver our servicesThe Nurse/Clinical Practitioner will be able to provide highly specialist advice and able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care The Nurse/Clinical Practitioner will act as lead specialist in a defined area.The Nurse/Clinical Practitioner provides specialist education and training to staff, students, carers and patients The Nurse/Clinical Practitioner undertakes research and leads clinical audits in own specialist area. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body Degree level qualification relevant to role Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Desirable Project management/Quality improvement qualification Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification Education/Training qualification Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing) Experience Essential Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise Demonstrate experience of:- Quality/Service improvement Project Management Leadership People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training Desirable NHS experience or relevant health care organisation Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets. Able to contribute to/interpret policy change and make recommendation for service improvements. Expert clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice. Other Essential Flexibility in working hours and patterns Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body Degree level qualification relevant to role Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Desirable Project management/Quality improvement qualification Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification Education/Training qualification Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing) Experience Essential Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise Demonstrate experience of:- Quality/Service improvement Project Management Leadership People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training Desirable NHS experience or relevant health care organisation Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets. Able to contribute to/interpret policy change and make recommendation for service improvements. Expert clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence based practice. Other Essential Flexibility in working hours and patterns Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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 (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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne District General Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD United Kingdom Employer's website