Overview
NHSGGC is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role: You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post. We are looking to recruit a forward thinking individual who has experience of working within a CAMHS or Community paediatric context. You are required to be professionally registered, have management/leadership experience along with significant experience in working and assessing and diagnosing children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences.
The Neurodevelopmental Specialist leads the locality based Neurodevelopmental Team in the provision of specialist community based assessment and treatment packages for children and young people, and their families suffering from a wide range of Neurodevelopmental differences. The Neurodevelopmental Specialist / Team Lead provides specialist expertise (assessment/therapy/audit/consultation) to all health professionals and other partner agencies. The post holder has clinical leadership responsibility for Neurodevelopmental Team in Specialist Children’s Services within multidisciplinary teams. They will support the Neurodevelopmental Implementation Lead in managing the deployment of clinical resources and in supporting functions such as absence management. They will facilitate effective communication within the team and with external partners, and contribute to clinical governance, standards monitoring, complaints handling, staff support, learning and development, supervision, and policy/guideline implementation. This role may be recognised as the Neurodevelopmental Specialist / Team Lead for the Neurodevelopmental Team and may cover in the absence of the Neurodevelopmental Implementation Lead.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
* Do you have the motivation and drive to join the neurodevelopmental team in Specialist Children’s Services in the West Dunbartonshire area?
* An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinician to lead the operational delivery of a specialist service for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions
* The post holder will work across CAMHS and Specialist Community Paediatrics Teams
* The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday
Key responsibilities
Clinical
* To be responsible for the assessment, formulation, treatment, review and discharge of individual caseload within a defined clinical area
* To deliver high quality care for a range of difficulties to a defined patient caseload
* To act upon referrals from a range of professionals and statutory/voluntary bodies as appropriate, by providing assessment, implementation and development of treatment programmes or by referral to other appropriate services
* Provide consultation / specialist advice, support and liaison with other professionals as necessary and as required
* To monitor outcomes of assessment and treatment, and keep other professionals involved/informed as appropriate
* To support and develop the implementation of the neurodevelopmental specification
Leadership/Professional
* To manage/supervise the workforce within the post holders sphere of responsibility
* To lead the neurodevelopmental team in developing structures that support joint working
* To support the Neurodevelopmental Implementation lead where required
* Set and monitor standards, respond to complaints, support staff learning and development, clinical supervision, implement policies and clinical guidelines
* Ensure maintenance of accurate, high quality written case records, reports and correspondence, within the nursing team
* To manage staff and students within the geographical area having responsibility for clinical supervision, professional development, appraisal, performance review, recruitment, and retention
* More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience
* Educated to degree level with valid registration/membership of relevant professional body
* Evidence of post-basic continuing personal and professional development
* Demonstrable Management or Leadership competencies with a completion of a course of study aimed at increasing management expertise and leadership qualities
* Previous experience working with children and young people in assessment and diagnosis as well as in providing therapeutic intervention in neurodevelopmental differences would be advantageous
* Ability to work across disciplines and co-ordinate care
* Experience of providing leadership as part of a multi-disciplinary team would be advantageous
What we offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Fiona Houlihan, Service Manager, Fiona.Houlihan@nhs.scot, 01389 817448 / 07984004147
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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