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Epilepsy
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Band 7
Contract
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Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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199-8294513-RB-MC
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Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
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NHS
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Croydon University Hospital
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Croydon
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£55,524 - £62,652 pa inc HCAS
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04/10/2026 23:59

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Clinical Nurse Specialist- Children's Epilepsy

Band 7

Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.

Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.

We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.

Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.  #choosecroydon

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Children’s Epilepsy Nurse Specialist (Band 7) to join our Children’s Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop specialist epilepsy services for children and young people across community, primary and secondary care settings.

The post holder will provide expert clinical care, advice, education and support to children and young people with epilepsy and their families, delivering care in clinics, schools, homes and hospital settings. Working autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in improving health outcomes, supporting self-management, and ensuring children receive high-quality, evidence-based care throughout their epilepsy journey.

As a clinical leader, you will contribute to service development, clinical governance, education and training, while acting as a specialist resource for healthcare professionals across Croydon. You will work closely with paediatricians, community teams, schools, GPs and other partner organisations to coordinate care, facilitate smooth transitions into adult services, and drive continuous improvements in patient experience and service delivery.

This role is ideal for a skilled children's nurse with specialist epilepsy knowledge who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, empowering families, and shaping the future of children's epilepsy services.

Interviews: tbc

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Provide expert nursing care, assessment, advice and support for children and young people with epilepsy across community, outpatient, home and school settings.
 
Act as an autonomous specialist practitioner, using advanced clinical decision-making skills to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
Support children, young people and their families from diagnosis onwards, providing education, emotional support and guidance on epilepsy management and treatment.
 
Coordinate care and work collaboratively with paediatricians, community teams, schools, GPs, pharmacists and other multidisciplinary professionals.
 
Manage a specialist epilepsy caseload and facilitate effective care pathways across primary, secondary and community services.
Lead on the development and continuous improvement of the Children's Epilepsy Service, ensuring care is evidence-based and aligned with national standards and best practice.
 
Provide education and training to healthcare professionals, families, schools and carers to improve understanding and management of epilepsy.
 
Support the safe transition of young people with epilepsy into adult services.
 
Monitor service quality, undertake audits, analyse activity data and contribute to clinical governance, risk management and service evaluation.
 
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a specialist resource and professional role model.
 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

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Please see the attached supporting document (Job Description) which contains more information about the role.

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Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • RN Child Branch
  • Educated to degree level and working towards masters or hold equivalent level of experience
  • Holds recognised epilepsy qualification or significant documented experience with willingness to undertake additional training.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Masters qualification.

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Working knowledge of current policies and documents relating to best practice for children & young people with epilepsy.
  • Experience of MDT/Multiagency working including with primary, community and acute colleagues.
  • Experience of managing a defined caseload and ability to work under pressure to manage work load and meet deadlines

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Involvement in research and audit
  • IT skills to write reports, develop power point teaching packages
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of patients and professionals.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Independent prescriber
  • Advanced assessment skills

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Trust IDCapital Nurse, LondonNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationAge positiveImproving working livesDisability confident committedDisability Advice Line

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Hannah Carter
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Children's Matron
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020 8401 3188
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