Nurse Practitioner CDC

To provide a comprehensive nurse led service along with the current Nurse Practitioners to support service delivery with CDC and assist with transition to other services.

To provide post-diagnostic care, support and advice to children and young people diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or a developmental disorder and their families.

To act as a key contact for these children, working within a multidisciplinary team.

To provide information, education, training and advice for patients, families and other health professionals.

To support the Consultant Paediatricians in the health care of the children attending the Child Development Centre for assessment and advice.

To be a core member of the CDC multi-disciplinary team and provide support and ongoing health care for children undergoing assessment.

The job holder will have an understanding of the needs of children and their families diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disorders and be able to provide support in terms of behaviour, sleep, toileting and eating disorders.

Function as an autonomous practitioner and independent non-medical prescriber, running nurse led clinics, holding an active caseload and accepting referrals from other health professionals within the CDC service.

This post will include support to EHCP applications.

Main duties of the job

Post holder is responsible for delivering safe care to children and young people being accountable for their own practice in line with the NMC code of conduct.

Post holder is responsible for safeguarding vulnerable children and young people and acts as an advocate for children, young people and families in their care.

Deliver expert, evidence-based care to children with ASD and additional needs in line with NICE guidance.

Provide nurse led new clinic appointments for children accessing the CDC service.

Provide nurse-led follow-up clinics for children diagnosed with ASD and additional needs, liaising with other professionals where necessary.

Deal with and communicates complex, sensitive information.

Assist in the development of care plans for children diagnosed with ASD or additional needs in partnership with children and families, liaising with other professionals.

Liaison with and refer to universal and/or specialist services as necessary.

Work together with the multidisciplinary child development centre team and other agencies (such as education, social services and voluntary services) to promote a seamless service for children and families.

Provide education and advice for patients and their families explaining the condition, treatment strategies and the importance of behaviour management strategies.

Signpost parents/carers and professionals to other services and sources of information as required.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But don’t just take our word for it; each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered general nurse (RGN) qualification equivalent with NMC registration and/or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse qualification.
• Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• An interest in and a willingness to undertake training in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental conditions.
• Non-medical nurse prescriber qualification.

Experience

• Child Protection and safeguarding experience.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Child Development for children under 5.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• The management of common childhood ailments and health problems.
• Knowledge of a variety of special needs and medical conditions.
• Knowledge of how to work to and follow policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of SEND policies and procedures including EHCP report writing.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£37,338 to £44,962 a year, Per annum, pro rata.