Community Specialist Nurse (Neurodevelopmental Conditions)

The Community Paediatric service identify, assess, diagnose and manage the health needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years. The Neurodevelopmental Nurses form a valuable part of this team working in partnership with their Community Paediatric colleagues.

The post holder with be supporting in the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions, predominately Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and also in the ongoing management of ADHD and medication management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders..

The focus of the work will be working autonomously within a range of outpatient settings offering evidence-based advice and treatment, collaboratively with young people and their families., Work in line with the assessment and management pathways for children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties.

Demonstrate leadership skills, identifying, auditing and developing the service according to need.

Demonstrate a high level of clinical judgement, including being an independent prescriber, working within NICE guidelines

Have a commitment to an integrated approach with the child and family at the centre.

Ability to work independently, managing own caseload, whilst being accountable to the Community Paediatric team

Ability to teach, train and supervise other professionals or students

Work in close collaboration with other services and families

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.