Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse Specialist
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Paediatric Epilepsy Specialist Nurse
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) with epilepsy. The post holder will 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.
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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.
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Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement, and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
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- To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
- We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Murphy
- Job Title: Matron for Children and Young People
- Email Address: claire.murphy10@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 07342099834
For further information please contact Claire Murphy on 07342099834 or 020 85467711 Ext 3068
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