Paediatric NDD Clinical Lead

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 January 2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 8a Neurodevelopmental (NDD) Lead to provide clinical and operational leadership within our Paediatric Community Neurodiverse Team at James Paget Hospital.

This is a key leadership role within our newly launched Neurodevelopmental pathways, supporting the assessment and diagnosis of children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, including autism and ADHD. The post holder will play a central role in shaping, embedding and leading high‑quality, timely and equitable NDD services across the system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership for the Neurodevelopmental pathway, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and evidence‑based practice.
• Lead on the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of NDD assessment and diagnostic pathways.
• Work collaboratively with paediatricians, psychologists, therapists, education and wider system partners to ensure integrated care.
• Offer expert clinical oversight, case discussion and supervision to the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to service planning, workforce development, performance monitoring and quality improvement.
• Act as a point of expert advice for complex neurodevelopmental presentations and pathway challenges.
• Support a culture of compassionate, family‑centred and neuro‑affirming practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician ready to lead, innovate and make a meaningful difference for neurodiverse children and young people.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Please see the Job description and person specification that accompanies this advert added for further details.

• Registered Healthcare Professional (Psychologist, Nurse, OT, or SLT) Degree or equivalent measurable level of experience within a governance setting.
• Certificate in Management or equivalent.
• Leadership course.
• Masters or working towards.

• Expert knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions (ASC/ADHD) and NICE diagnostic standards.
• Substantial experience at Band 7 or above in a paediatric neurodiversity or mental health setting.
• Experience in change management projects.
• Training in ADOS‑2 or 3
  
  Di/ADI‑R assessment tools.
• Experience in leading service redesign or quality improvement (QI) projects.
• Experience in managing and/or coordinating governance activities.

• Broad knowledge of patient care standards.
• Demonstrate ability to produce reports and formulate policies.
• Knowledge of External Assurance Requirements e.g. CQC, Fundamental Standards.
• Awareness of the national drivers relating to clinical care and related governance.
• Strong leadership ability.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum pro rata