The closing date is 18 October 2026
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join ourChildren’s Epilepsy Team at York Hospital.The ideal candidate will have experience in caring for children with epilepsy and willhold a recognised epilepsy qualification. However, applications are welcomed fromNurses who demonstrate the potential to develop into the role but do not yet meet allessential criteria.
This postholder will provide clinical care and support to children and their families witha new diagnosis of epilepsy and ongoing to support for those already diagnosed. TheEpilepsy Nurse will support consultants in clinic and run nurse led follow up clinics.They may also provide care on the ward or in clinic, through home visits or bytelephone. Excellent communication skills are vital for this role
Where a candidate does not currently hold the required qualification and/or specialistexperience, appointment may be made under Annex 21 of the NHS Agenda forChange Terms and Conditions. This will be a B5 developmental post, supported by astructured training and competency programme, becoming a B6 on completion.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with experience ofcaring for children with epilepsy to join our Children’s Epilepsy Specialist Nursing team.The ideal candidate can be a Children’s Nurse, Adult Nurse or Learning disabilities Nursebut with significant experience and understanding of caring for children with Epilepsy.
The role will involve supporting newly diagnosed children and their families, ensuringoptimum seizure control throughout childhood and transition into adult services. Workingas part of the multi-disciplinary team the Children’s Epilepsy Specialist Nurses provide aholistic approach to the health, social and psychological well-being of children withepilepsy.
This is a permanent Band 6 contract for 22.5 hours per week, worked over 3 days,Monday-Friday. The post is based at York hospital but may involve working from home orundertaking school visits at times. The post holder must hold a full driving licence and be
The role will also involve supporting and training colleagues and educational staff to ensure that the children and their families receive the highest levels of care.
Working within the supportive team, this position offers the opportunity for professionaldevelopment such as non-medical prescribing, as well as involvement the development ofthe service and national audits.
Person Specification
Experience and Education
Essential
- Registered Children’s Nurse (part 15 or part 8 equivalent)
- To have thorough knowledge of epilepsy management, with evidence of continued professional development and implementation in clinical practice with in the last 12 months.
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification.
- Car driver and able to work independently within the community setting as required.
- Working knowledge of child protection issues.
- Recognised specialist qualification.
Desirable
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, working autonomously.
- Demonstrate a commitment to self development and professional training.
- Experience of developing protocols in conjunction with clinical leads.
Skills
Essential
- Thorough knowledge of current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, working autonomously.
- Understanding the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience.
- Ability to support staff through change/service development.
- Experience of budget management.
- Participation in risk assessments/managements.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).