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Job overview

Are you a nurse who is experienced in working with children and families? Would you like a rewarding role the community working with children and young people.

This role involves working with the Community Paediatric Team and participating in the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental conditions.  As a member of the team you will be part of the development and planning process and you will receive support and supervision from the clinically expert and well-established neurodevelopmental nurses and community paediatricians across BNSSG. We will also ensure you have access to expert clinical support and training when required.

If you relish in being able to make your mark with innovative practice and you are excited about making a real difference, then this role will provide you with scope to achieve this.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supporting in the assessment of neurodevelopmental conditions, predominately Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and also in the ongoing management of ADHD.

This includes monitoring medication management of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, including sleep difficulties.

The focus of the work will be working autonomously offering evidence-based advice and treatment, collaboratively with young people and their families. This will also involve liaising with other professionals.

There will be opportunity to provide education to parent groups and teaching staff regarding neurodevelopmental disorders where appropriate. Also contributing to parent support webinars and resources.

It will be important to prioritise workload to ensure most effective use of time, whilst being very flexible and adapting quickly to change.

There will be an expectation to contribute to the ongoing review and further development of existing care pathways, policies, and audit of service outcomes.

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. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

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 we offer.

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 as an attachment on this vacancy.