Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Children's Specialist Nurse - Neurodevelopment , to join our existing team here at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to:

• Be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, support and management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & ADHD, working in collaboration with the existing Neurodevelopmental specialist nurses.
• Act as an information and training resource and educator in the care of the child with ASD & ADHD for the multidisciplinary team, schools, statutory and voluntary agencies, children and their families.
• Manage and coordinate nurse led clinics to share the management of any pharmaceutical interventions as a nurse prescriber adjust drug treatment appropriately working within local agreed guidelines.

About us
We are a small team of neurodevelopmental nurses working within Community Paediatrics. We hold nurse led clinics for children and young people who are prescribed medication for their ADHD and sleep difficulties.
We currently hold independent nurse led clinics , and see approximately 1 600 young people each per year. We also support the Community paediatricians in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism and ADHD by performing classroom observations and ADOS assessments.
We attend monthly management meetings and twice a month training sessionswithin our service.
We receive internal support from clinical supervision held monthly with the ADHD lead consultant paediatrician and informal support from the broader team.
The department is based in St Catherine's health centre the community hospital as part of APH women's and children's division. As part of community paediatrics we work closely and well with education, clerical support staff, children's outpatients and community paediatricians. We are encouraged to attend training events to support us in our roles. Each day presents its own challenges and enjoyment working with the young people and their individual and specific needs.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
408-25-806
Job locations
St. Catherines Health Centre
Church Rd, Birkenhead CH42 0LQ
Birkenhead
CH42 0LQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for further information about the Children's Specialist Nurse - Neurodevelopment position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is 13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for further information about the Children's Specialist Nurse - Neurodevelopment position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a standard/enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 month.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is 13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• RSCN/RN Child
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Masters level education
• Nurse prescriber

Desirable

• School Nursing experience

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Expert knowledge and understanding of educational systems and settings and their influence on the treatment and diagnosis of ASD & ADHD
• Specialist knowledge of the neurological science and research underpinning the theories of ASD and ADHD, including the range of theoretical models used to explain the symptoms, presentation and diagnosis of ASD & ADHD, treatment, side effects and behaviour management- essential, gained through experience, study and seminars
• Good knowledge of typical and disordered child development and the potential impact of ASD & ADHD on the emotional, intellectual, and social development of the child and ability to recognise co-morbidities and secondary behaviours
• Knowledge of local and national ASD & ADHD services and resources
• Evidence of professional development
• Understanding of research and evidence-based practice
• Sound working knowledge of safeguarding children
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of service priorities

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to organise, prioritise and plan own caseload, working autonomously and as part of a team when required
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written to deal with sensitive and complex information
• Ability to communicate complex issues related to ASD and ADHD where there may be barriers to understanding
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure delivery of the service within time limits
• Ability to deal with conflict and sensitive situations, in highly emotional, hostile situations
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with clients across a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Other Requirements
Essential

• Car owner and Driving License

Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential

• RSCN/RN Child
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Masters level education
• Nurse prescriber

Desirable

• School Nursing experience

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Expert knowledge and understanding of educational systems and settings and their influence on the treatment and diagnosis of ASD & ADHD
• Specialist knowledge of the neurological science and research underpinning the theories of ASD and ADHD, including the range of theoretical models used to explain the symptoms, presentation and diagnosis of ASD & ADHD, treatment, side effects and behaviour management- essential, gained through experience, study and seminars
• Good knowledge of typical and disordered child development and the potential impact of ASD & ADHD on the emotional, intellectual, and social development of the child and ability to recognise co-morbidities and secondary behaviours
• Knowledge of local and national ASD & ADHD services and resources
• Evidence of professional development
• Understanding of research and evidence-based practice
• Sound working knowledge of safeguarding children
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of service priorities

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Ability to organise, prioritise and plan own caseload, working autonomously and as part of a team when required
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written to deal with sensitive and complex information
• Ability to communicate complex issues related to ASD and ADHD where there may be barriers to understanding
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure delivery of the service within time limits
• Ability to deal with conflict and sensitive situations, in highly emotional, hostile situations
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships with clients across a wide range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

Other Requirements
Essential

• Car owner and Driving License

Skills Required