Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialist & Prescriber

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner (NHS AfC Band 7) to join the Community Paediatric team in Poole.

The role combines autonomous nurse-led clinics, independent prescribing of ADHD medications, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to support children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and complex neurodisability. Flexible working and travel across UHD sites may apply.

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC or allied professional registration.
• BSc (Hons) or equivalent portfolio of evidence.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification.
• Experience working with neurodisability.

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

Education

BSc (Hons) or equivalent portfolio of evidence

Registration on NMC/Allied professional

Non Medical Prescribing

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset is seeking a Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner (NHS AfC Band 7) to join the Community Paediatric team in Poole.

The role combines autonomous nurse-led clinics, independent prescribing of ADHD medications, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to support children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and complex neurodisability. Flexible working and travel across UHD sites may apply.