Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The closing date is 20 January 2026

An exciting opportunity to provide high standard care to children and families with epilepsy. This will be in collaboration with the lead epilepsy consultant nurse, a paediatric consultant with expertise in epilepsy and the extended multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work across the UHCW and Rugby StCross site, whilst occasionally needing to attend meetings within the community.

The post holder will be involved in developing and delivering expert patient‑centred care based on local and national guidance. Care delivered will include patient assessment, planning and implementing of specialist care, provision of advice/support and education in collaboration with the wider MDT including child protection/safeguarding teams.

The post holder will be involved in audit, assist in leading a small team, participate in network meetings and provide education to medical and nursing staff within the unit in order to improve quality and enhance care delivery.

To provide a specialist service to the child and young person with epilepsy and their carers/parents within the acute trust. This will be in collaboration with the lead epilepsy consultant nurse, a paediatric consultant with expertise in epilepsy and the extended multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will work across the UHCW and Rugby StCross site, whilst occasionally needing to attend meetings within the community.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire ()

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.