ASD & Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic nurse practitioner to join the Specialist Children & Young People's Service (SCYPS) in Newham, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions and ASD. You will contribute to multi-professional assessments and develop streamlined care pathways, working with paediatricians, GPs and education teams.

The role involves leading on ASD assessments using up-to-date tools, supporting families, and helping implement waiting list initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining systems to measure performance.
• Participation in the development of policies and procedures.
• Recognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration (NMC).
• Sufficient NHS Band 6 or equivalent experience.
• ASD assessment experience and post-graduate learning in neurodevelopment disorders.
• ASD assessment tool training (e.g., ADOS).
• Training in evidence-based psychological approaches (e.g., CBT).
• Line management experience and supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions with a focus on ASD in children and young people.
• Develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, AHPs, GPs and paediatricians; liaise with other services for a coordinated service.
• Support the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD by reviewing caseloads and referral criteria; discuss outcomes with patients, carers and health professionals.

Skills

ASD assessment experience

Neurodevelopmental conditions

Multi-professional team working

Care pathway development

Policy & auditing

Line management experience

Education

Nursing qualification with NMC registration

Tools

ADOS

Electronic health records

Job description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic nurse practitioner to join the Specialist Children & Young People's Service (SCYPS) in Newham, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions and ASD. You will contribute to multi-professional assessments and develop streamlined care pathways, working with paediatricians, GPs and education teams.

The role involves leading on ASD assessments using up-to-date tools, supporting families, and helping implement waiting list initiatives