Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner
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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist/Practitioner
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
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: 29th September
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.
About us
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 Bournemouthsite. 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.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-SP06725
Job locations
Poole Hospital / Bournemouth Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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.
Job 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
Essential
- Qualification
Desirable
- Neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- working with neurodisability
Desirable
- 5 years post qualified
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on NMC/Allied professional
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent portfolio of evidence
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- Qualification
Desirable
- Neurodisability
Experience
Essential
- working with neurodisability
Desirable
- 5 years post qualified
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on NMC/Allied professional
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent portfolio of evidence
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital / Bournemouth Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole Hospital / Bournemouth Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead nurse for children's community Services
Josie Roberts
03000193394
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-SP06725
Job locations
Poole Hospital / Bournemouth Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JA
United Kingdom
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