Job Description

The Neurology/ Specialist Nurse Team has a new exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Epilepsy. This role would be suitable for a candidate who has an interest or some experience in neurology, with relevant knowledge of Epilepsy and who is keen to develop skills in this area.
The successful candidate will work under supervision of the current Advanced Epilepsy Nurse Specialist and Consultant Neurologists. The aim will be to enable them to develop their competencies in this highly specialist role.
They would be expected to complete the Epilepsy Care Degree, attend relevant study days as well as online learning.
This is a highly satisfying, but demanding role and it is essential that candidates are extremely motivated, proactive, dedicated and willing to learn.
In return we can offer you:
o A supportive & friendly working environment
o Active encouragement to learn and develop within your role
o Training to achieve competency.
o Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
o Commitment to, and support for your well being We look forward to receiving your application!
Main duties of the job
The role will consist of working within the Neurology/Epilepsy team, with clinics based at York Teaching Hospital but work across site in Scarborough and Selby. The post holder will work closely with the nursing and medical teams.
Main Duties include:
o Responsibility for the management of a defined caseload.
o Continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans of care and the setting of standards of care.
o Provision of specialised treatment plans for patients
o Provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the specialty service.
o The post holder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
o If working as a non-medical prescriber to also initiate and prescribe treatment and evaluate its clinical effectiveness.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Details
Date posted
30 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
419-7291706-ENS-MY
Job locations
York Hospital
Wigginton Road
York
YO31 8HE
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description
Job responsibilities

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Experience
Essential

• Experience at Band 5 level or equivalent within specialty

Desirable

• Service development and/ or change management

Skills
Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Knowledge of current issues in healthcare

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1)

Experience
Essential

• Experience at Band 5 level or equivalent within specialty

Desirable

• Service development and/ or change management

Skills
Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
• Knowledge of current issues in healthcare