Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner

Transformation Unit; Poole; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole is seeking a Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner to join our Community Paediatric team. The post provides assessment, treatment, medication management and ongoing support for children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and complex neurodisability.

You will lead nurse‑led clinics, work autonomously within a multidisciplinary service, and contribute to neurodevelopmental assessment

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• BSc (Hons) in Nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence.
• Experience in neurodisability settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of children and young people with ADHD, ASD and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Prescribe ADHD medication and monitor it according to NICE guidance.
• Lead nurse clinics and participate in MDT triage.
• Provide education and expert advice to families and professionals.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental care

ADHD management

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

BSc (Hons) in Nursing or equivalent

Non Medical Prescribing

Job description

Main area Childrens Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Week days) Job ref 153-SP06725-A

Employer University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Poole Hospital / Bournemouth Hospital Town Poole Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/2026 23:59

Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 7

University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

Are you a Children's Nurse and Independent Non-Medical Prescriber with a passion for neurodevelopmental care?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Neurodevelopmental & Neurodisability Clinical NurseSpecialist/Practitioner to join our Community Paediatric team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work autonomously within a specialist multidisciplinary service, providing assessment, treatment, medication management and ongoing support for children and young people with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental conditions and complex neurodisability. The successful candidate will manage a specialist caseload, undertake nurse-led clinics, contribute to neurodevelopmental assessment pathways and provide expert advice and support to children, young people, families and professionals.

Interview: 8th December 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Previously unsuccessful applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

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. Provide specialist advice, training and education to colleagues, families and partner organisations.Contribute to quality improvement, audit, research and service development initiatives.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

There is a planned move for this service anticipated , when this role and base of work will relocate to Bournemouth site . Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder’s home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programs for allergy patients using established guidelines and protocols, in collaboration with our allergy consultant and multiprofessional team.
• Evidence-Based Management: Apply research critically to manage allergies in child health, ensuring the best support and management for children and their families.
• Education & Training: Contribute to the specialist education and training of healthcare professionals.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in clinical supervision, self-reflection, audits, and quality initiatives to enhance care for children and their families.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Qualification

Experience

• working with neurodisability

Qualifications

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

Please note:

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Josie Roberts Job title Lead nurse for children's community Services Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000193394