Nurse Specialist - Neurodevelopmental (Prescriber)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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GBP 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner to join the Community Paediatric team. The role involves autonomous work within a specialist service, including assessment, treatment, medication management and ongoing support for children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and neurodisability.

The post requires a Children's Nurse with independent non-medical prescribing, to lead nurse-led

Qualifications

Registration on NMC/Allied professional
BSc (Hons) or equivalent portfolio of evidence
Non Medical Prescribing

Responsibilities

Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Independently prescribe and monitor ADHD medication in line with NICE guidance and local protocols.
Deliver nurse-led clinics and support consultant-led clinics.
Undertake clinical assessment, treatment planning and ongoing review.
Provide behavioural management advice, sleep support and family education.
Support neurodevelopmental assessment pathways and multidisciplinary triage processes.
Act as a specialist resource for learning disability and neurodisability services across acute and community settings.
Support the development of transition pathways for young people moving to adult services.