Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Nurse Specialist & Prescriber
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Neurodevelopmental & Neurodisability Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner for the Community Paediatric team. The post emphasises autonomous work within a multidisciplinary setting, managing assessments, treatment, and ongoing support for children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and related neurodisabilities.
You will lead nurse-led clinics, support neurodevelopmental pathways, and provide specialist training
Qualifications
- Must hold a valid Nursing qualification with paediatric experience.
- Hold Independent Non-Medical Prescriber status and be able to prescribe ADHD meds per NICE guidelines.
- Demonstrate experience in neurodevelopmental care and complex caseload management.
Responsibilities
- Manage a specialist caseload and run nurse-led clinics.
- Provide expert advice to children, families and professionals.
- Independently prescribe and monitor ADHD medication per NICE guidance.
- Support pathways for neurodevelopmental assessment and triage.
- Deliver clinical assessment, treatment planning and reviews.
- Offer behavioural management, sleep support, and family education.
- Contribute to service development, audits and research initiatives.
Skills
Education
Job description
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Neurodevelopmental & Neurodisability Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner for the Community Paediatric team. The post emphasises autonomous work within a multidisciplinary setting, managing assessments, treatment, and ongoing support for children and young people with ADHD, ASD, learning disabilities and related neurodisabilities.
You will lead nurse-led clinics, support neurodevelopmental pathways, and provide specialist training
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