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We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Neurology team. This role focuses on providing expert care and support to patients with epilepsy, offering a remarkable opportunity to contribute to a holistic and patient‑centred epilepsy care service.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 – from frontline staff to external agencies. You’ll empower patients and carers with knowledge on management, legal rights, and lifestyle adaptations, and contribute to national and international study days.
Communication & Collaboration
* You’ll be a connector – translating complex information with clarity and compassion. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams, epilepsy associations, and community resources to ensure every patient receives holistic, joined‑up care.
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.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast‑forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Diane Benefer
Job title: Deputy Divisional Director of Nursing
Email: Diane.benefer@nhs.net
Telephone: 020 331 15344
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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