An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated RCN to join the Harrow Community Paediatrics team as a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Paediatric Nurse. This dynamic role supports high-quality, family‑centred care for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD, autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and complex neurodisability.
Responsibilities
* Serve as a key clinical liaison, coordinating care with families, schools, GPs, therapists, hospitals and multi‑agency partners.
* Support the ADHD pathway through baseline assessments, medication monitoring aligned with NICE guidance, safe prescribing processes, and reducing waiting times via nurse‑led follow‑ups / titration.
* Contribute to specialist assessments, nurse‑led clinics, safeguarding, Education Health and Care advice, and transitions to adult services.
* Support service development, audits, quality improvement and parent/carer education.
* Assist in delivering baseline ADHD assessments, monitoring vitals/side effects in line with NICE guidance, providing medication education, shared‑care liaison and timely titration.
* Work within the MDT on neurodevelopmental pathways, including Social Communication and multidisciplinary assessments.
* Lead Down syndrome nurse‑led clinics, support CP surveillance and coordinate care for children with complex needs and/or life‑limiting conditions.
* Support families to understand conditions and treatment options and contribute to EHCP medical advice.
* Coordinate follow‑up for epilepsy, promoting medication adherence and safety planning.
* Recognise and respond to child and adult safeguarding concerns, follow local procedures, document accurately and attend required supervision/meetings.
* Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement, including wait‑time reduction and alignment with national guidance.
* Deliver education to CYP, families and staff; maintain mandatory training and engage in supervision and appraisal.
* Participate in clinical audit, QI, research and governance to support evidence‑based practice.
* Manage workload effectively, support pathway development, handle queries/complaints, and maintain high‑quality record keeping in line with NMC standards.
* Apply infection prevention and control measures consistently.
* Demonstrate strong communication, cultural sensitivity, resilience and emotional robustness in managing complex cases and sensitive situations.
* Work primarily in office and clinic settings with regular VDU use and travel between sites as required.
Qualifications
* Held NMC registration as a Registered Children's Nurse with relevant neurodevelopmental experience.
* Desirable: Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake one.
* Excellent communication, strong clinical judgement, safeguarding expertise and the ability to manage a complex caseload independently.
Working Environment
The role is based at Alexandra Avenue Health Centre and is part of the integrated Harrow Children’s Community Health Services, offering a bustling hub of activity with excellent opportunities for MDT peer support and discussion.
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