Employer Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital Town Basingstoke Salary £47,810 - £54,710 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2025 08:00
Adult Epilepsy Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
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.
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
* Hospital and primary‑care based nurse‑led clinics including dedicated pre‑conceptual counselling clinics and adolescent hand‑over clinics.
* Liaison with medical teams including emergency department within the hospital, drop‑in service with hospital and community visits as required.
* Support systems for clients who are newly diagnosed with epilepsy.
* To support the consultant neurologists, Operational Services Manager and the Head of Nursing with the implementation of the NSF for Long‑Term Conditions and working with local networks in the modernisation of services.
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.
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 HHFT Climate Action or contactclimateaction@hhft.nhs.uk.
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
* Registered Nurse (1st level) with current NMC registration.
* Recognised clinical competencies in epilepsy care.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to epilepsy.
Experience
* Minimum 5 years post‑registration experience.
* Experience working with patients with epilepsy or neurological conditions.
* Experience managing own caseload and working autonomously.
* Experience in managing complex conditions and co‑morbidities.
Knowledge
* In‑depth understanding of epilepsy presentation and management.
* Familiarity with national epilepsy guidelines (e.g., NICE).
* Knowledge of epilepsy care pathways and SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy).
Our commitment to you:
We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Happy to talk flexible working – all requests for flexible and part‑time working will be considered.
The paperwork:
* HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first – as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID‑19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID‑19 positive patients within our services.
* Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third‑party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email – please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
* All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
* In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
* This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
* We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over‑reliance on generic, AI‑generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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