Job overview

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.

You will be supporting in the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions, predominately Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In addition, this includes medication management of ADHD and sleep difficulties within neurodiversity.

The focus of the work will be working autonomously within a range of outpatient settings across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)

The base for these job roles will be at various locations across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Main duties of the job

Work in line with the assessment and management pathways for children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties.

Offer evidence-based advice and treatment of ADHD in line with national guidelines, working collaboratively with children, young people and their families. 

Have a commitment to an integrated approach with the child and family at the centre, working in close collaboration with other services.

Ability to teach, train and supervise other professionals or students.

Ability to work independently, managing own caseload, whilst remaining accountable to the wider Community Paediatric team. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.