Nurse Specialist

Job summary

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Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse to join the well established Epilepsy service as a band 6 nurse specialist. The post is one year, fixed-term to cover Maternity leave. This is an opportunity for a nurse with a good knowledge of epilepsy to join the Specialist Epilepsy Service working closely with the neurological consultants and multidisciplinary team. The post holder will be involved in the care of patients managed with medication and also those undergoing neurosurgical treatments. The post holder will be a key point of contact for patients with epilepsy requiring advice and support between appointments, providing clinical reviews both virtually and face to face in an Outpatient environment. They will provide education to our nursing teams within Wessex neurological centre. As a regional centre, the role will require joint working with the Consultants at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and liaising with health care professionals and community services across the region.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations. Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Details

• Date posted: 28 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 188-SNM230426
• Job locations: NEU Neuro Epilepsy, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.

Desirable

• Registered on MSc Pathway - completion of HTPA Competencies
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

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Address: NEU Neuro Epilepsy, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

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Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Epilepsy Nurse Specialist, Sarah Kerley, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [contact hidden]