Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0250
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Town
- Gloucester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurodisability Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6
Band 6
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
Working as part of the Paediatric Epilepsy and Neurodisability Service, you will provide expert nursing care, clinical leadership, and specialist support to children and young people (0–18 years) with epilepsy and neurodisability. You will work autonomously and collaboratively with community paediatricians, neurodisability consultants, and the Epilepsy & Neurodisability Nurse Specialist Team.
Main duties of the job
Your role will focus on five key areas of intervention:
1. Diagnosis – supporting families through the diagnostic process and ensuring clear communication and signposting.
2. Deterioration of condition – acting as the first point of contact for concerns or changes in a child’s condition.
3. Acute admission – ensuring continuity of care during hospital admissions and facilitating timely decision‑making and discharge.
4. End of life – providing compassionate support, guidance, and coordination of high‑quality end‑of‑life care.
5. Transitional care – supporting transitions between neonatal, paediatric, tertiary, and adult services.
You will be an expert resource for families, carers, and professionals, delivering specialist education, contributing to service development, and ensuring evidence‑based, high‑quality care.
Working for our organisation
The Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurodisability Service consists of:
Neurodisability Medical Team
- 8 Neurodisability Clinicians
- 3 with a specialist interest in epilepsy
Epilepsy & Neurodisability Nursing Team
- 1 × Band 7 Lead Nurse Specialist
- 2 × Band 6 Nurse Specialists
Clinical Locations
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
- Community hospitals across Gloucestershire
Clinic Types
- Dedicated epilepsy clinics (including first seizure clinics)
- Nurse‑led epilepsy clinics
- Consultant neurodisability clinics supported by Nurse Specialists
The team works closely with acute paediatrics, community services, therapy teams, education providers, and tertiary centres.
We are a small friendly team, working Monday to Friday. We offer good home and work life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Provide expert nursing advice and support for children and young people with epilepsy and/neurodisability.
- Undertake specialist assessments, critically analysing complex information to inform care planning.
- Support the diagnostic process, ensuring families receive clear, compassionate communication and appropriate signposting.
- Act as the first point of contact for families reporting deterioration or concerns.
- Liaise with ward teams and consultants during acute admissions to ensure continuity of care and timely discharge.
- Provide support and guidance in end‑of‑life care, including involvement in Advance Care Planning and ReSPECT processes.
- Facilitate smooth transitions between services in line with Trust policy.
- Ensure clinical practice is evidence‑based and aligned with national and local guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Trust electronic systems.
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, recognising and valuing the roles of all members.
- Maintain professional registration and adhere to the NMC Code at all times.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- RSCN/RN (Child) with NMC registration
- Teaching/assessing qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Resilient and able to manage complexity
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain and develop standards of practice
- Strong clinical reasoning and decision‑making skills
- Acts as a role model and leads by example
- Ability to supervise junior and non‑registered staff
- Ability to escalate concerns appropriately
- Ability to challenge practice constructively
- Tenacity and motivation to pursue goals
- Able to work independently and prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of professional issues influencing practice
- Ability to contribute to policy and guideline development
Clinical/Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with children and young people with epilepsy and neurodisability
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Enthusiastic and self-aware
- Resilient under pressure
- Team focused
- Reliable, adaptable, and dependable
Desirable criteria
- Creative and Flexible
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You 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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Moore
- Job title
- Paediatric Neurodisability and Epilepsy Nurse Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 5792
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