Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Corporate Responsibilities

• Promote and support the operational and strategic objectives of the service, department, division, and Trust.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality epilepsy services in line with Trust priorities.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in joint consultant-led and nurse-led epilepsy clinics.
• Provide specialist assessment, advice, education, and support to children and young people with epilepsy and their families.
• Offer telephone and face-to-face advice regarding seizure management, treatment, and ongoing care.
• Liaise effectively with primary, secondary, and tertiary care providers to ensure seamless care.
• Promote best practice in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of paediatric epilepsy.
• Maintain specialist knowledge through attendance at relevant training, educational events, and regional networks.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for children, young people, families, carers, and other professionals regarding epilepsy-related care.
• Promote equality, diversity, and the rights of the child in all aspects of care delivery.
• Support continuity of care through liaison with schools, community services, and other agencies, including home and school visits where appropriate.
• Advocate for children and young people to ensure access to high-quality epilepsy services.
• Coordinate and support transition planning to adult services.
• Maintain clinical competence and contribute to specialist nursing services as required.

Communication and Leadership Responsibilities

• Communicate complex, sensitive, or distressing information effectively and compassionately to children, young people, and families.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to support children with complex epilepsy.
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals, schools, families, and carers.
• Contribute to the professional development of self and colleagues.

Resource and Service Management

• Ensure effective and efficient use of equipment and consumables.
• Support initiatives aimed at reducing avoidable hospital admissions and improving patient outcomes.

Professional Responsibilities

• Practice in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and professional standards.
• Prepare and present quarterly service reports for governance meetings.
• Represent the service at relevant meetings, networks, and working groups, sharing learning and outcomes within the organisation.

Quality, Audit and Governance

• Participate in local and national audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and clinical governance.
• Manage incidents, complaints, and adverse events in accordance with Trust policies.

Policy and Service Development

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of epilepsy-related policies, guidelines, and pathways.
• Ensure practice reflects current evidence, national guidance, and best practice standards.
• Contribute to service improvement and innovation to enhance patient experience and outcomes.

General Responsibilities

• Support and uphold professional nursing standards in line with the NMC Code.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role, grade, and service requirements.