Paediatric Nurse Specialist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available in the Developmental Paediatric Service, St Helens.

The team are launching the Nurse led ADHD pathway for diagnosis and assessment and are looking to recruit one new Band 7 Specialist Paediatric Nurse to join the team.

Candidates will be nurses with experience and knowledge of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly ADHD.

The post holder will:

• Assist in the delivery of high quality nurse led ADHD clinics for diagnosis and treatment, working alongside other clinical colleagues to ensure the quality of care to patients is maximised
• Work across professional and organisational boundaries.
• Work closely with Developmental Paediatricians to provide support for children and young people with diagnosed neurodevelopmental disabilities
• Give advice and implement patient care in an area which requires specific clinical knowledge, skills and experience

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to practice autonomously at an advanced level in the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care internal and external to the Trust. The role blends a significant proportion of direct, higher level clinical care with education, research and management activities.

The post holder will undertake research in a specialist area that focuses on improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers;

• To carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans and the setting of care within allocated resources.
• Focus on the delivery and maintenance of clinical excellence;
• Provide an expert consultancy service to patients, carers and colleagues; plan, implement and evaluate evidence based care;
• Contribute to the development of the service by taking an active role in generating and disseminating knowledge across the organisation
• Facilitate and provide education and training to staff and students.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 23rd June 2025

Closing date: 14th July 2025

Shortlisting date: 15th July 2025

Proposed Interview date: TBC

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.