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Patients First
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Always Improving
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Working Together
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Registered nurse on relevant part of NMC register
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Educated to master’s degree level or equivalent level of knowledge to be assessed through evidence of relevant speciality training, experience or portfolio
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Post graduate speciality specialist training
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Evidence of on-going personal and professional development
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Extensive clinical experience of working within chosen speciality
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Previous experience of working at band 7 level
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Post Registration experience and proven evidence of leadership or change management
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Psychological Assessment course
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Teaching and presentation aptitude or courses
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Epilepsy Lead Nurse
Contract Type: Permanent
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to lead our epilepsy nursing team.
The successful candidate will work closely with our lead consultant to help shape the service we deliver to our patients and will work with their team to review the service offered and implement novel ways of working.
The post covers all UHS activity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Southampton and Portsmouth services.
The ability to implement change is essential for this role. We are seeing an ever increasing number of patients on our service. New ways of working will be necessary to see them all in a timely way.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Epilepsy Lead Nurse with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 - Per Annum, Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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