Registered Nurse (RGN) – Epilepsy Specialist

Location: Community-Based/Home Care Setting

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employer: Raynet Recruitment / Raynet Care

About the Role

Raynet Recruitment is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RGN) to provide clinical leadership and oversight for an individual with complex epilepsy needs. The successful candidate will have experience in managing intractable epilepsy and Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) therapy within community or home care settings.

This role focuses on the delegation, training, assessment, and governance of specialist epilepsy-related clinical tasks to care workers, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and review care for an individual with intractable epilepsy and VNS therapy.
Develop and maintain detailed care plans, risk assessments, and clinical protocols.
Deliver training to care workers on epilepsy management, seizure recognition, emergency procedures, rescue medication, and VNS management.
Assess and document care worker competence before delegating clinical tasks.
Provide ongoing clinical supervision, monitoring, and governance of delegated nursing tasks.
Conduct regular reviews and competency reassessments to ensure safe practice.
Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, neurologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with CQC, NMC, and safeguarding requirements.
Support continuous improvement and quality assurance activities.

Essential Requirements

Current NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse (RGN).
Experience supporting individuals with complex epilepsy and seizure management.
Knowledge and practical experience of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).
Experience developing care plans, risk assessments, and clinical governance frameworks.
Ability to train, mentor, and assess care staff competency.
Excellent communication, leadership, and documentation skills.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

Community nursing or complex care experience.
Teaching or assessor qualification.
Experience working within domiciliary care or supported living services.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.
Flexible and supportive working environment.
Opportunity to make a significant impact on the quality of life of individuals with complex health needs.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Support from an experienced management and clinical team.

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse with specialist epilepsy experience and a passion for delivering high-quality community care, we would love to hear from you.

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