Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 083-7871927-WW
- Employer
- Sirona care & health CIC
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Community Specialist Nurse (Neurodevelopmental Conditions) Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 7
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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 leading 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.
Demonstrate leadership skills, identifying, auditing and developing the service according to need.
Demonstrate a high level of clinical judgement, including being an independent prescriber, working within NICE guidelines
Have a commitment to an integrated approach with the child and family at the centre, working in close collaboration with other services
Ability to work independently, managing own caseload, whilst remaining accountable to the Community Paediatric team
Ability to teach, train and supervise colleagues, other professionals or students.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
Person specification
Qualification & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration
- Non-medical Prescriber
Desirable criteria
- Leadership experience or qualification
- Supporting Students in Practice training
- PACR course
Skills, experience, knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and clinical experience in ADHD and ASD
- Knowledge of child development
- Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload effectively
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Experience of management of medication
Desirable criteria
- Experience relating ADHD and Autistic Spectrum disorder management or diagnostic assessments
- Experience relating to Child Mental Health
- Knowledge and understanding of family and multi-agency dynamics
- Line management experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caz Webster
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Specialist ND Nurses
- Email address
- [email protected]
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