Paediatric Epilepsy Specialist Nurse Band 6 to Band 7 Development Role

The Paediatric Epilepsy Specialist Nurse will act as an autonomous practitioner with responsibility for providing specialist nursing skills, knowledge and expertise in the care and management of Children & Young People (CYP) in the community setting. The post holder will be a designated non-medical prescriber and act as an advocate for patients at all times whilst safeguarding the delivery of high standards of care, in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code (NMC) and national and local guidance in relation to paediatric epilepsy care. Whilst striving to initiate the development of nurse-led initiatives that enable children to be cared for at home as an alternative to hospital. They will manage a patient caseload and use advanced clinical judgement and autonomous decision making about specialist care and management of patients to formulate clinical management plans. The specialist practitioner will act as a link between primary and secondary care and will lead supervise,
educate, train and develop the workforce within the area of responsibility in relation to paediatric epilepsy nursing. The nurse specialist will be accountable and responsible for the effective use of resources.

The post holder will be expected to attend and complete appropriate external training as part of their role to be able to progress to Band 7 Epilepsy specialist Nurse, As a Specialist Epilepsy Nurse, the role involves managing a complex caseload, providing expert nursing care to individuals with a diagnosis of epilepsy. The nurse leads on epilepsy education. They support newly diagnosed patients by offering structured education, conducting clinical assessments, and developing personalised management plans for patients, families, and carers. Additionally, they run independent nurse-led clinics, providing care through face-to-face, virtual, or telephone consultations. They also provide clinical advice and assessments as needed, working to prevent patient deterioration and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The role includes offering specialist advice and training to parents and carers and the child and young person where appropriate and offering education to staff and professionals working with them.

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to the people of Bolton and surrounding areas. As a leading provider in the region, the Trust supports a diverse community with a broad range of medical, mental health, and social care needs. Operating across multiple facilities, Bolton NHS FT offers a wide spectrum of services, from general healthcare to specialized care for children, the elderly, and individuals with complex conditions.

Our Values:

Compassion: We provide care with kindness, empathy, and respect, ensuring that the dignity and well-being of every individual are upheld.

Excellence: We strive to deliver the highest standards of care and continuously improve our services through innovation, research, and collaboration.

Integrity: We are committed to honesty, transparency, and professionalism, building trust with our patients, staff, and the wider community.

Respect: We embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment where all patients and staff feel valued and heard.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and outcomes, always working in the best interests of the people we serve.