Specialist Epilepsy Nurse in Much Hadham

Following continued growth and internal development across St Elizabeth’s, we are expanding our teams and welcoming new colleagues to support our vibrant and diverse community.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Specialist Epilepsy Nurse to join our dedicated Health Agency team. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children, young people and adults with epilepsy and complex needs.

At St Elizabeth’s, you’ll be joining a caring, supportive and forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team, all united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your specialist knowledge to positively impact the lives of the children and young people who live and learn with us.

As our Epilepsy Specialist Nurse, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering outstanding, individualised epilepsy care. Working closely with colleagues across care and education, you’ll provide expert clinical guidance, practical support, and high-quality training to ensure we continue to meet the complex needs of those we support.

You’ll collaborate with our dedicated Health Agency team, including learning disability nurses, paediatric nurses and therapists. You will lead on the planning, implementation and evaluation of personalised epilepsy care plans, ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice are consistently delivered.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of shift patterns:

• 9am – 5pm
• 7am – 2:30pm
• 1:45pm – 9pm

Some flexibility may occasionally be required to meet service needs.

We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and heart to their work. You will:

• Be a fully qualified Nurse registered with the NMC
• Have evidence of ongoing professional development in Epilepsy care
• Be committed to delivering person-centred, individualised care
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with children, young people and their families
• Feel confident supporting, motivating and developing colleagues across a multi-professional team

Above all, you’ll be kind, empathetic and dedicated to making a positive difference every day.

Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s is a vibrant charity supporting children, young people and adult day clients with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions.

For over 120 years, we have grown into a diverse and specialist organisation, including:

• A non-maintained special School for boarders and day students
• A specialist Further Education College
• Domiciliary care for College learners
• Supported Living in the community
• A comprehensive Day Opportunities programme
• 24-hour health provision delivered by specialist nurses and therapists

When you join us, you’re not just starting a job — you’re becoming part of a community.

In addition to excellent training and development opportunities, we offer:

• 27 days’ annual leave
• Blue Light Card eligibility – discounts on major brands
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee recognition scheme
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking
• Recommend-a-friend bonus of up to £500*
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Fully funded DBS
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer after 3 months)*

*Terms and conditions apply.

Please complete an application form and upload your up-to-date CV via our website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, references and an enhanced DBS check. Please note that we are not located on a public transport route. The advertised salary is based on full-time equivalent and will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.

At St Elizabeth’s, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in People and hold Disability Confident status. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

St Elizabeth’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and involves regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working in regulated activity to apply for such roles. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.