Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurodisability Clinical Nurse Specialist Band 6

Job summary

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.

About us

The Paediatric Epilepsy & Neurodisability Service consists of:Neurodisability Medical Team

- 8 Neurodisability Clinicians

- 3 with a specialist interest in epilepsyEpilepsy & Neurodisability Nursing Team

- 1 Band 7 Lead Nurse Specialist

- 2 Band 6 Nurse SpecialistsClinical Locations

- Cheltenham General Hospital

- Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

- Community hospitals across GloucestershireClinic Types

- Dedicated epilepsy clinics (including first seizure clinics)

- Nurse-led epilepsy clinics

- Consultant neurodisability clinics supported by Nurse SpecialistsThe 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.

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Reference number

318-26-T0250

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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