Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Poole is seeking a Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner to join the Community Paediatric team. You will assess, manage meds, support families, and contribute to neurodevelopmental pathways for children and young people.

The role offers part-time, permanent employment with a pro rata salary of £49,387–£56,515, subject to NHS terms. Interview 8 December 2026 and closing date 5 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Independently prescribe and monitor ADHD medication per 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.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Care: assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for children and young people.
• Evidence-Based Management: apply research to improve neurodevelopmental care.
• Education & Training: contribute to education of healthcare professionals.
• Continuous Improvement: engage in audits, quality initiatives and service development.

Skills

Non-Medical Prescriber

Children's Nurse

ADHD management

Neurodevelopment knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner

Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

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 Nurse Specialist/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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Nov 2026

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Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata

Hours: Part-time

Location: Poole, BH15 2JA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

Closing date: 5 Dec 2026