Overview
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse - Band 7
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward thinking practitioner with experience of Neurodevelopmental Conditions and a special interest in ASD to join our Specialist Children and Young People\'s Service (SCYPS) in Newham. The post holder will contribute to the development of a service for the assessment and review of children with neurodevelopmental conditions (primarily autistic spectrum disorder). They will work in partnership with Community Paediatricians, GPs and universal services to ensure delivery of an effective pathway, inclusive of wider community support. In addition, the post holder will contribute to the development and ongoing review of care pathways, policies, audits of service outcomes and develop waiting list initiatives to achieve agreed targets.
The post holder will contribute to or lead multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Providing specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop streamlined patient care pathways between nursing, GPs and paediatricians, setting up shared care arrangements for each child as appropriate. Assessment outcomes will be discussed and agreed with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management whilst keeping the child, young person and family at the centre of all care.
Main duties
1. Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, with a specific focus on ASD, in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Utilising up to date and evidence based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings.
2. Provide specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, allied health professionals, GPs and paediatricians. Liaising closely with other services in order to provide a co-ordinated and seamless service for patients.
3. Supporting the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD and other conditions by reviewing current caseload, referral, assessment and review criteria to assist in developing a service that provides efficient and effective pathways. Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\'s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Details
Date posted: 08 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year Per annum inc HCA
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 363-SS7435416
Job locations: Lord Lister Health Centre, 121 Woodgrange Rd, London E7 0EP, London, E7 0EP
Job responsibilities
1. Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, with a specific focus on ASD, in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Utilising up to date and evidence based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings.
2. Provide specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, allied health professionals, GPs and paediatricians. Liaising closely with other services in order to provide a co-ordinated and seamless service for patients.
3. Supporting the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD and other conditions by reviewing current caseload, referral, assessment and review criteria to assist in developing a service that provides efficient and effective pathways. Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.
Person Specification
Education
* Recognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration (e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council)
* Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification or willingness and commitment to undertake training
* Sufficient experience at an NHS Band 6 or equivalent
Desirable
* Post graduate/registration learning in neurodevelopment disorders
* ASD assessment tool training (e.g. ADOS)
* Training in evidence based psychological approaches (e.g. CBT)
* Behaviour management training
Experience
* Line management experience
* Ability to demonstrate autonomous working and caseload management
* Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
* Professional approach to supervision and mentorship of team
* Experience of providing clinical supervision
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Delivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
* Ability to provide operational advice and guidance both within and across agencies
* Literate in IT/Computer Skills
Desirable
* Project management experience
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and/or practice
* Knowledge of service development and implementation within timeframes
Desirable
* Experience in maintaining systems to measure performance
* Participation in the development of policies and procedures
Other
* Demonstrate comprehensive personal management skills
* Able to meet all contractual terms
* Flexible in terms of working arrangements
Compliance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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