Paediatric Epilepsy Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £54,710.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £54710.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9234-26-0185 |
Summary
To operate autonomously at an advanced level of clinical practice providing research based expert care and advice to all colleagues and managing a caseload effectively, making the most of available time To accept referrals from medical/nursing staff both within and external to the Trust, of newly diagnosed and existing patients To periodically review caseload and to discharge patients appropriately within to divisional guidelines To ensure that patients are seen within the recommended time scales and targets where these are in place To utilise specialist, skills, underpinned by in depth theoretical knowledge, to facilitate the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised programmes of care for patients presenting with a specialist condition and to evaluate their programmes of care. To undertake initial assessment of patients including: physical examination assessment/investigation of symptoms evaluation of test results recommendation of further diagnostic tests To respond to telephone enquiries and assess patients via telephone communication to co-ordinate admission or changes in appointment dates as warranted by the patients clinical condition, including the operation of a telephone helpline for the relevant speciality if required To obtain informed consent for specific procedures in line with relevant Trust policies and protocols ensuring full explanation is given. To perform clinical interventions and diagnostic tests as the post requires once training has been given, following and applying correct Trust protocols to ensure safe practice within the sphere of the advanced nurse role. To supply and/or administer medications according to Patient Group Directions or in accordance with the Trusts Prescribing Policy for registered nurse prescribers. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 2237 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role