Children' Epilepsy Specialist Nurse | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	22 December 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 January 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 0RR
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7675595/349-LCO-7675595

Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a different to the lives of children and young people with Epilepsy? An exciting opportunity for a paediatric registered nurse (band 6) who has experience/interest in long term conditions to join the children's epilepsy team. The team are dedicated to the children, young people who have a diagnosis of epilepsy and their families. We currently provide a 5-day service 8-6pm City Wide, current bases Longsight Health Centre and Charlestown Health Centre. The role is a 37.5-hour post however, flexible working can be discussed at interview. 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. You should have excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to demonstrate sound theoretical evidence-based knowledge. You should be committed to the delivery of high standards of care and demonstrate you can work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role includes a large amount of lone working and as such we have robust policies in place to safeguard individual Children’s Community Nurses. You must have a full driving license and access to a car Further Information contact Carolyn Russell – Advanced Clinical Practitioner 0161 388 4032

Registered sick children’s nurse/RN child

Teaching and assessing experience

Relevant degree level education/specialist practitioner CCN

Experience working with children and young people with long term conditions/complex health care condition in the community setting. Demonstrate an understanding and application of family centered care and improving self management through comprehensive care planning

Minimum of 3 years post registration.

Evidence of continuing professional development Leadership

Minimum of 3 years post registration.

Evidence of continuing professional development Leadership

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Effective organisational and time management skills

Ability to work unsupervised and in an autonomous manner

Basic IT skills

Car owner/driver

Flexible approach

Motivated and ability to motivate others

Willing to learn new skills Committed to development of Epilepsy Nurse Specialist role

Committed to own personal development and lifelong learning.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To support the team leader and Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in the management of a caseload. This will include the assessment and delivery of care needs, and the development and evaluation of programmes of care for children and young people who have a comfirmed diagnosis of epilepsy.



To act up in the absence of the team leader/caseload holder and be responsible for maintaining agreed policies and clinical standards in accordance with agreed criteria.

Assist in the development of the management and development of a designated area of practice in conjunction with the team leader.
Clinical functions

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of epilepsy care in accordance with the Trust’s agreed clinical standards.
• Provide education and information to the child/young personand their families/carers around epilepsy related issues including, individualised management plans; safety; lifestyle choices; education; social impacts.
• To promote clinical excellence through the principles of the Trust’s philosophy.
• To support the team leader in ensuring the compliance of quality assurance initiatives.
• To participate in the identification of the health needs of the child and young person nursed in the community and to work in close liaison with other health care and multi-agency workers to adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to health care.
• To work closely with hospital colleagues to create seamless care.
• To develop the role of the Children’s Epilepsy Nurse Specialist in accordance with the needs of the client group, the service and the NMC.
• To be responsible for a defined area of practice as agreed by the team leader/manager.

· Prescribe treatment for children and young people with epilepsy within their clinical competence, relevant qualification and the remit of the service.

To involve parents, carers, children and young people and encourage them to make informed choices concerning their health and wellbeing.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026

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