Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an autonomous Clinical Nurse Specialist to join NHS, dedicated to providing care for Children and Young People with neurodivergent needs. This role requires conducting assessments, delivering evidence-based interventions, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. A supportive environment with professional growth opportunities awaits in the vibrant city of Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in paediatrics.
• Experience in managing own caseload is desirable.
• Ability to influence change and motivate team members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatments for neurodivergent children.
• Provide expert clinical care using evidence-based practices.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice.

Skills

Evidence of ability to work independently

Ability to influence within multidisciplinary groups

Education

MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience

First level nurse registration (RN Child)

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for passionate and motivated individuals to join our evolving team, dedicated to working with Children and Young People who are Neurodiverse. As an autonomous paediatric practitioner, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments, interventions, treatments, together with the management of Children and Young People referred to, and on the Neurodevelopmental (ADHD/ASD) Pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments, interventions, and treatments for Children and Young People who are or maybe Neurodivergent.

Practice as a Non-Medical Independent Prescriber or must be willing, to complete the necessary training within a specified timeframe.

Provide expert clinical care, utilising your extensive theoretical knowledge and practical paediatric experience.

Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and act as a role model for delivering individualised high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

Provide key working and support using evidence-based interventions for Children and Young People with Complex Neurodivergent needs.

Deliver expert specialist nursing practice to Children and Young People under 18 years of age and when appropriate, organise the transition to adult services.

Independently review, titrate and prescribe medications within Scope of Practice.

Participate in the regular review of clinical policies and guidelines within this field and implement necessary changes to practice.

Ensure the delivery of effective evidence-based clinical practice and partake in clinical supervision.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR121-0625

Job locations

St David`s Children Centre

Cowbridge Road East

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• First level nurse registration (RN Child)
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

Desirable

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
• Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification

Experience Essential

• Specific experience in relevant speciality with post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
• Involvement in audit and research

Skills Essential

• Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multidisciplinary groups
• Evidence of ability to work independently

Desirable

• Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation

Personal Qualities Essential

• Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly within the needs of the service.

Person Specification Qualification Essential

• First level nurse registration (RN Child)
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

Desirable

• Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN)
• Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification

Experience Essential

• Specific experience in relevant speciality with post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of managing own caseload in relevant speciality
• Involvement in audit and research

Skills Essential

• Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across multidisciplinary groups
• Evidence of ability to work independently

Desirable

• Evidence of presenting work within and outside the organisation

Personal Qualities Essential

• Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly within the needs of the service.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

St David`s Children Centre

Cowbridge Road East

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

St David`s Children Centre

Cowbridge Road East

Cardiff

CF11 9XB

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)