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To help prevent the spread of winter viruses such as Covid-19, influenza, and norovirus (winter vomiting bug), and to protect our patients and staff, please do not visit patients in our hospitals if you have: flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, cold); Covid-19 or influenza, or any other infections; diarrhoea and/or vomiting within the last two days. To contribute to a comprehensive, co-ordinated, high-quality Integrated Community Paediatric Service for children in West Suffolk with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly focusing on school-age children. The post holder will contribute to service development and be involved in the assessment and diagnostic processes, including monitoring and prescribing medications. The focus will be to provide specialist nursing expertise alongside the Community paediatricians, supporting children through the NDD pathway and running nurse-led clinics. To be part of the multi-disciplinary team within Integrated Community Paediatric Services (ICPS), providing high-quality evidence-based practice to children and their families. Main duties of the job
The post holder will: Provide advice and support and manage a caseload of children with neurodiversity, developmental delay, and specific syndromes. Actively contribute to service development for ASD and pathway reviews. Steer the pathway strategically and work with the ADHD service. Support in planning assessments for referrals into ICPS. Carry out joint diagnostic assessments with the MDT for ASD and provide feedback to families. Monitor and prescribe ADHD and sleep medications. Liaise with other relevant services including GPs, the ADHD service, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychology, Health, Education, and Social Care. Working for our organisation
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across West Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We strive to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we want to help you be the best you can be in your role. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will: Provide advice and support and manage a caseload of children with neurodiversity, developmental delay, and specific syndromes. Actively contribute to service development for ASD and pathway reviews. Steer the pathway strategically and work with the ADHD service. Support in planning assessments for referrals into ICPS. Carry out joint diagnostic assessments with the MDT for ASD and provide feedback to families. Monitor and prescribe ADHD and sleep medications. Liaise with other relevant services including GPs, the ADHD service, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychology, Health, Education, and Social Care. Person specification
Education and qualifications
Specialist Practitioner qualification in Health Visiting/School Nursing or similar, Degree/Diploma Additional training to masters equivalent level. Non-Medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards. Experience and knowledge
Professional clinical knowledge and experience of working with children who have neurodiversity. In-depth knowledge of key national strategies relevant to child development. Well-established knowledge of assessment tools. Experience of working with children with neurodiversity. Excellent knowledge of standards of record keeping & report writing. Excellent knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary colleagues and of working in partnership with parents and carers. Experience in delivering in-service training. Experience of developmental assessment in a wide range of different settings. The ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding environments. A flexible approach to work. Highly developed problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills. Frequent travel essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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To help prevent the spread of winter viruses such as Covid-19, influenza, and norovirus (winter vomiting bug), and to protect our patients and staff, please do not visit patients in our hospitals if you have: flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, cold); Covid-19 or influenza, or any other infections; diarrhoea and/or vomiting within the last two days. To contribute to a comprehensive, co-ordinated, high-quality Integrated Community Paediatric Service for children in West Suffolk with neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly focusing on school-age children. The post holder will contribute to service development and be involved in the assessment and diagnostic processes, including monitoring and prescribing medications. The focus will be to provide specialist nursing expertise alongside the Community paediatricians, supporting children through the NDD pathway and running nurse-led clinics. To be part of the multi-disciplinary team within Integrated Community Paediatric Services (ICPS), providing high-quality evidence-based practice to children and their families. Main duties of the job
The post holder will: Provide advice and support and manage a caseload of children with neurodiversity, developmental delay, and specific syndromes. Actively contribute to service development for ASD and pathway reviews. Steer the pathway strategically and work with the ADHD service. Support in planning assessments for referrals into ICPS. Carry out joint diagnostic assessments with the MDT for ASD and provide feedback to families. Monitor and prescribe ADHD and sleep medications. Liaise with other relevant services including GPs, the ADHD service, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychology, Health, Education, and Social Care. Working for our organisation
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across West Suffolk. We care for, treat, and support people in hospital, at home, and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit, and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We strive to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients, and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff from all over the world, we want to help you be the best you can be in your role. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will: Provide advice and support and manage a caseload of children with neurodiversity, developmental delay, and specific syndromes. Actively contribute to service development for ASD and pathway reviews. Steer the pathway strategically and work with the ADHD service. Support in planning assessments for referrals into ICPS. Carry out joint diagnostic assessments with the MDT for ASD and provide feedback to families. Monitor and prescribe ADHD and sleep medications. Liaise with other relevant services including GPs, the ADHD service, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatricians, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychology, Health, Education, and Social Care. Person specification
Education and qualifications
Specialist Practitioner qualification in Health Visiting/School Nursing or similar, Degree/Diploma Additional training to masters equivalent level. Non-Medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards. Experience and knowledge
Professional clinical knowledge and experience of working with children who have neurodiversity. In-depth knowledge of key national strategies relevant to child development. Well-established knowledge of assessment tools. Experience of working with children with neurodiversity. Excellent knowledge of standards of record keeping & report writing. Excellent knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary colleagues and of working in partnership with parents and carers. Experience in delivering in-service training. Experience of developmental assessment in a wide range of different settings. The ability to stay calm in stressful and demanding environments. A flexible approach to work. Highly developed problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills. Frequent travel essential - You will need to travel, so you must either hold a full, current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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