Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse Practitioner

The Community Paediatrics in South Staffordshire Team is welcoming applications for the role of Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse Practitioner. The role covers Burton upon Trent, Lichfield and Tamworth

In the role you will be part of the Neurodevelopmental (ND) pathway team delivering assessment & intervention for children with special needs/developmental difficulties, neurodevelopment conditions & other complex needs across the South of Staffordshire, both pre & post diagnosis.

You will be instrumental in the delivery of a high-quality service working with other members of the team & across the children and families care group. This will include management of a clinical caseload through the delivery of non-medical prescribing in addition to other evidence-based interventions. The service will require skills in child and family centred care, with experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical & other health, educational and voluntary services.

You will work autonomously, taking the lead in preliminary assessments of new referrals using the agreed assessment tools & analysis of the resulting information. Undertake & record observations within schools, clinics, and home settings. You will act as a non-medical prescriber within the scope of practice, in line with NMC, NICE and national guidelines around medicines optimisation prescribing.

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with the members of the ND pathway service in developing, implementing, and monitoring care provided to children, young people and their families.
• Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with consultants and other health professionals.
• Work autonomously, taking the lead in preliminary assessments of new referrals using the agreed assessment tools and analysis of the resulting information. Undertake and record observations within schools, clinics, and home settings.
• To act as a non-medical prescriber within the scope of practice, in line with NMC, NICE and national guidelines around medicines optimisation prescribing.
• Implement a family centred care approach, which captures the voice of the child and promotes involvement in the decision-making process.