Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Closing date: 6th September 2026

Shortlisting to commence: 7th September 2026

Interviews to take place: W/C 14th September 2026

A vacancy has arisen to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and adaptable individual to join Children's Epilepsy Service at Bradford Teaching Hospitals.

This post involves working as part of the team within a busy Paediatric Community Epilepsy service. The successful candidate will work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team, and includes but is not limited to undertaking home visits in the Bradford area, assisting in outpatient clinics, delivering patient and staff education and training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload and will provide specialised nursing care, advice and education. They will need to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of childhood epilepsy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also be expected support families at diagnosis and throughout the child and families' journey, empowering them to be confident and competent with their condition.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Lauren Hibbert on 01274 365887

We would welcome and encourage informal visits to our service.

To come and join our team you will need to have a good knowledge and understanding of childhood epilepsy and an aptitude to learn quickly, be a RSCN / RN (Child) and hold a recognised teaching/mentoring qualification. The post holder will be expected to work autonomously, whilst reporting back to the Team leader; have a positive attitude and be keen to take on new challenges. You will need to possess excellent clinical and leadership skills, as well as clear and compassionate communication skills. IT literacy is essential.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Job responsibilities

This post involves working as part of the team within a busy Paediatric Community Epilepsy service. In this role you will work well as part of a Multidisciplinary Team, undertaking home visits in the Bradford area, assisting in outpatient clinics, delivering patient and staff education and training. You will develop management plans with ward based staff, the child and their family, in line with NICE guidance and the best practice criteria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload and will provide specialised nursing care, advice and education.

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Experience

Essential

• Post nursing registration experience, including experience working in the relevant clinical specialist area (Epilepsy)
• Experience of assessment, development and implementation of programmes of care for patients/carers/staff demonstrating knowledge of specific needs

Desirable

• Experience of working with Children and Young People with complex needs
• Experience in policy development
• Experience in clinical audit
• Change management experience

Skills

Essential

• Clinical skills specific to area of specialty
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Computer literate
• Proven skills in teaching individuals and small groups

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
• Evidence of current CPD

Desirable

• Knowledge of change management processes
• Knowledge and understanding of application of relevant National Guidance e.g. National Bundle of Care, NICE Guidelines
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NHS national and Trust's targets and priorities
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of the specific patient group

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Child)
• Teaching and assessing qualification eg. (ENB 998, SLIP, Practice Assessor Course)

Desirable

• Post registration qualification / training in area of clinical speciality
• Non Medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake
• CPD Courses applicable to specialism

Values

Essential

• We are one team
• We care
• We value people