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Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Location
Salary
£46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Profession
Clinical nurse specialist
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
19 Jun 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
05 Jun 2025

Job overview

We are excited to offer an opportunity for passionate and motivated individuals to join our evolving team, dedicated to working with Children and Young People who are Neurodiverse.  As an autonomous paediatric practitioner, you will be responsible for carrying out assessments, interventions, treatments, together with the management of Children and Young People referred to, and on the Neurodevelopmental (ADHD/ASD) Pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments, interventions, and treatments for Children and Young People who are or maybe Neurodivergent.

Practice as a Non-Medical Independent Prescriber or must be willing, to complete the necessary training within a specified timeframe.

Provide expert clinical care, utilising your extensive theoretical knowledge and practical paediatric experience.

Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and act as a role model for delivering individualised high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

Provide key working and support using evidence-based interventions for Children and Young People with Complex Neurodivergent needs.

Deliver expert specialist nursing practice to Children and Young People under 18 years of age and when appropriate, organise the transition to adult services.

Independently review, titrate and prescribe medications within Scope of Practice.

Participate in the regular review of clinical policies and guidelines within this field and implement necessary changes to practice.

Ensure the delivery of effective evidence-based clinical practice and partake in clinical supervision.

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.