Epilepsy Nurse Specialist

OverviewTo provide active support to adults with learning disabilities and epilepsy in order to have their specific health needs met and to access secondary and tertiary services where appropriate. Be professionally and managerially responsible for the delivery and ongoing development of the Epilepsy Nurse Service in Dudley Community Learning Disability Specialist Health Services.

To provide high quality professional and clinical care, support and education to adults with learning disabilities and epilepsy to their families and paid carers. This will be achieved through the use of expert communication skills, specialist knowledge, planned assessment and intervention relevant to the persons presenting needs. The post holder will actively engage with service users, families, paid carers and a range of health care professionals in primary, secondary and tertiary care services.

ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will work in a range of settings in partnership with service users, carers, GP practices, Consultant Psychiatrists, neurology, primary healthcare teams and secondary and tertiary healthcare professionals. Within the role, they will contribute to the provision of training, guidance and support in relation to health improvement, health promotion and epilepsy management. They will have a good understanding of epilepsy and seizures, medication used to manage epilepsy, the Mental Capacity Act and the application of the law in supporting capacity assessments and best interest decisions.

About usWe are a major provider of mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services for people of all ages in the Black Country.

We provide:

Mental health services to people of all ages in the Black Country area Sandwell.

Specialist learning disability services in Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Dudley

There are over 3000 staff working in our Trust. Our workforce carries out a wide range of roles, working together to provide integrated care and support to all those using our services. Examples of roles in the Trust include:

Nurses (Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)

Psychiatrists

Healthcare support workers

Health visitors

School nurses

Occupational therapists

Speech and language therapists

Physiotherapists

Psychological professionals

Support corporate staff roles include:

Administration

Human resources

Clinical Governance

Finance

Management Roles

As a public body, we are accountable to the people we serve. The Trust Board is responsible for determining the strategy and overall direction of the Trust in an open, honest, and transparent manner.

DetailsDate posted: 28 August 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 285-5016A-LD

Job locations: The Ridgehill Centre, Brierley Hill Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5ST

Job responsibilitiesKey Requirements

To provide information on investigations, diagnosis, treatment, concordance and risk in a sensitive manner.

To support people with learning disabilities to attend epilepsy reviews and consultations as necessary. This may mean a variation in core hours.

To be responsible for the development of individualised risk assessments and epilepsy management protocols, regular reviews and evaluation. This will include a range of interventions in conjunction with individuals, their families, paid carers and other professionals.

Work as an autonomous practitioner with own clinical caseload and be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work.

Demonstrate specialist epilepsy knowledge and skills through clinical practice. Care delivery should be evidence based and reflect National standards and guidelines.

To adhere to the NMC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives

To deliver training and development to health professionals, social care, statutory and voluntary organisations

To maintain contemporaneous records using appropriate electronic systems.

To actively participate in personal, team and service development.

To make recommendations to minimise specific risks posed by the diagnosis of epilepsy.

To be working towards expert nurse level of the Learning Disability Epilepsy Nurse Specialist Framework.

To undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (V300)

Person SpecificationEssential

Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities

Diploma or higher in epilepsy care

Mentorship training/ENB teaching and assessing/NVQ assessor or equivalent

A minimum of 3 years post registration experience

Desirable

Independent non medical prescriber/willing to work towards

Has achieved ''expert nurse'' level of the Learning Disability Epilepsy Nurse Specialist Framework

Other informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the DBS 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer detailsBlack Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Ridgehill Centre

Brierley Hill Road

Stourbridge, DY8 5ST

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