Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with epilepsy?
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Neurology team, delivering expert care and support to patients with epilepsy across Northamptonshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across both Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital, supporting a joined-up approach to epilepsy care and contributing to the development of a high-quality, patient-centred service.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist In Epilepsy, You Will
Lead the delivery and coordination of specialist nursing care for patients with epilepsy.
Manage a caseload of patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
Provide expert advice and education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals across primary, secondary, and social care settings.
Run nurse-led clinics and contribute to service development, audit, and education.
Support patients with complex needs, including pregnant women with epilepsy and those with brain tumours experiencing seizures.
What We’re Looking For
A Registered Nurse with significant post-registration experience in neurology or a related field.
Advanced clinical assessment skills and the ability to work autonomously.
A compassionate, patient-focused approach with excellent communication and leadership skills.
Willingness to travel across sites and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
What We Offer
A supportive and forward-thinking team environment.
Opportunities for professional development and further training in epilepsy care.
Involvement in service innovation and quality improvement initiatives.
Access to NHS benefits including pension scheme, staff wellbeing support, and flexible working options.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career and make a real difference in the lives of people with epilepsy, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Husbands Job title: Deputy Head of Nursing Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07562907502
Sibel Bryant - General Manager 07850 924493
