Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a paediatric registered nurse who has experience/interest in long term conditions to join the children's epilepsy team.

As a key member of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust you will join an exceptional team working together to put our patients first.

• Deliver high‑quality health care, education and support to children and families within the home, school and various community settings.
• Support the Clinical Manager in the daily operational management and leadership of the Children’s Epilepsy Service.
• Initiate and coordinate appropriate services to facilitate early discharge and manage children and young people newly diagnosed with epilepsy at home.
• Liaise directly with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies to facilitate seamless high‑quality epilepsy care to the child and family at home and clinic.
• Work as a member of the Children’s Epilepsy multi‑disciplinary team, providing a holistic and developmental approach to epilepsy from infancy through to adolescence.
• Coordinate, prioritise, appropriately delegate and organise the safe and effective running of services in conjunction with the Clinical Manager, nursing staff, paediatricians, service users and senior management teams.

• Paediatric registered nurse with experience/interest in long‑term conditions.
• Band 5 applicant; progression to Band 6 on meeting relevant competencies.
• Enthusiasm and passion for patient safety and service improvement.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills with an understanding of care improvement.