Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse
East London NHS Foundation Trust
London, E7 0EP
Salary
£53,751 to £60,651
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse - Band 7 2 vacancies Are you experienced in ASD assessment in children? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic,...
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, AHP's, GP's 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.
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, AHPs, 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.
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.
Education
Essential
- Recognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council
- Sufficient experience at a NHS Band 6 or equivalent.
- Experience in ASD assessment
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
- Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification or willingness and commitment to undertake training
Experience
Essential
- Line management experience
- Ably 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
Essential
- 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
Essential
- Demonstrate comprehensive personal management skills
- Able to meet all contractual terms
- Flexible in terms of working arrangements
How to apply
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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