Paediatric Epilepsy Nurse

Main area Paediatrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent HoursFull timePart timeFlexible working37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS2965Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site rainbow community hub Town Halifax Salary £31,049 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 21/01/2026Paediatric Epilepsy NurseNHS AfC: Band 6Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.Our Future PlansThe Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/Job overviewWe have an exciting opportunity for a paediatric registered nurse who has experience/interest in long term conditions to join the children's epilepsy team.Band 5 applicants will be considered as a progressive post to Band 6 on meeting relevant competencies.The post holder will work as part of this team ensuring the delivery of high-quality health care, education and support to children and families within the home, school and in various community settings.The post holder will need to have enthusiasm and a passion for patient safety and service improvement.As a key member of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust you will be joining an exceptional team working together to put our patients first.Main duties of the jobTo support the Clinical Manager in the daily operational management and leadership of the Children’s Epilepsy Service ensuring the delivery of high-quality health care, education and support to children and families within the home, school and in various community settings.To initiate and co-ordinate appropriate services in order to facilitate the early discharge and manage children and young people newly diagnosed with Epilepsy at home.To 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.To 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.To work in conjunction with the Clinical Manager, nursing staff, paediatricians, service users and the Directorate and Divisional senior management teams, the post holder will co-ordinate, prioritise, appropriately delegate and organise the safe and effective running of services.The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.Working for our organisationWe employ more than 6,500 staff who deliver compassionate care from our two main hospitals, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary as well as in community sites, health centres and in patients’ homes. We also are incredibly proud to have almost 150 volunteers here at CHFT.We provide a range of services including urgent and emergency care; medical; surgical; maternity; gynaecology; critical care; children’s and young people’s services; end of life care and outpatient and diagnostic imaging services.We provide community health services, including sexual health services in Calderdale from Calderdale Royal and local health centres. These include Todmorden Health Centre and Broad Street Plaza.We continue to modernise and invest in our health services to build on our strong reputation. Foundation trusts are public leaders in improving quality in health services. They are part of the NHS – yet decisions about what they do and how they do it are driven by independent boards. Boards listen to their Council of Governors and respond to the needs of their members – patients, staff and the local community.Foundation trusts provide what the health service wants, yet are also free to invest quickly in the changes to the local community needs, in striving to be the best, and in putting their patients first.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesTo effectively co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care for children and families.To manage the patient caseload providing assessment, planning, implement and evaluate care delivery using clinical knowledge and clinical skills.To provide specialist care and advice for young people and families in hospital /home /school /work & college via phone/ face to face.To be responsible for ensuring the provision of compassionate, safe and high quality care of all patients.To ensure the delivery of quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.To provide nursing clinical expertise, leadership and education, supervising junior staff to gain competence and expertise.To confidently escal[??] in a timely manner to Clinical Manager, Matron, On Call Consultant, General Manager, Clinical Director, Associate Director of Nursing and Senior Management Team (as appropriate) concerns about patient safety, quality and experience, offering solutions and evidence-based recommendations.Person specificationQUALIFICATIONS / TRAININGRegistered children’s NurseSpecialist Practitioner at Degree level or willing to work towardsPet 1 qualification epilepsy certificate or willing to work towardsPet 2 qualification or willing to work towardsIndependent non-medical prescriberRecognised teaching and assessing certificateAPLSKNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISEPrevious experience of caring with children with epilepsyExperience of working in the community with children including children with complex health needsExperience of working with multi agency teamsHave an excellent awareness of current issues and developments in the NHS and how this relates to service deliveryA good knowledge of working across agencies in a community settingCompetent in dealing with children, young people and their family’s diagnosis, treatment and psychological adjustment to illnessExperience of working with children with medical needs and their familiesBe able to plan and organise teaching sessions for staff membersComprehensive level of clinical competencyEvidence of previous project managementCOMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)To be able to work autonomously and independentlyBe able to organise and respond effectively to complex and difficult situationsAbility to triage and prioritise own workloadDemonstrate strong and dynamic leadership skillsEnthusiastic and highly motivatedAbility to manage stress for self and/or othersAbility to work sensitively within a diverse populationOur vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.If you have any questions please contact ask.recruitment@cht.nhs.uk for assistance.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr