Job summary
Neurodevelopmental Specialist Nurse - Band 7
2 vacancies

Are you experienced in ASD assessment in children?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward thinking practitioner with experience of Neurodevelopmental Conditions & a special interest in ASD to join our Specialist Children & Young People's Service (SCYPS) in Newham. The post holder will contribute to the development of a service for the assessment and review of children with neurodevelopmental conditions (primarily autistic spectrum disorder). They will work in partnership with Community Paediatricians, GP's and universal services to ensure delivery of an effective pathway, inclusive of wider community support. The post holder will contribute to the development & ongoing review of care pathways, policies, audits of service outcomes & develop waiting list initiatives to achieve agreed targets.

The post holder will contribute to or lead multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions in children & young people referred to the Child Development Service. Providing specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries & develop streamlined patient care pathways between nursing, GP's & paediatricians, setting up shared care arrangements for each child as appropriate. Assessment outcomes will be discussed & agreed with patients, carers & other health care professionals, promoting health education & self-management whilst keeping the child, young person and family at the centre of care.

Main duties of the job

• Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, with a specific focus on ASD, in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Utilising up to date and evidence based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings.
• Provide specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, AHP's, GP's and paediatricians. Liaising closely with other services in order to provide a co-ordinated and seamless service for patients.
• Supporting the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD and other conditions by reviewing current caseload, referral, assessment and review criteria to assist in developing a service that provides efficient and effective pathways.

Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.

About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details
Date posted 11 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £55,524 to £62,652 a year
Per annum inc HCA
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time, Part-time
Reference number 363-SS8271496
Job locations Lord Lister Health Centre, 121 Woodgrange Rd, London E7 0EP, London, E7 0EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions, with a specific focus on ASD, in children and young people referred to the Child Development Service. Utilising up to date and evidence based assessment techniques and tools, assessing information from education providers and parents/carers alongside observation of the young person. This may include specialist assessments in clinic, and observations in educational settings.
• Provide specialist nursing practice across professional boundaries and develop and streamline patient care pathways between nursing, AHPs, GPs and paediatricians. Liaising closely with other services in order to provide a co-ordinated and seamless service for patients.
• Supporting the ongoing development of care pathways for ASD and other conditions by reviewing current caseload, referral, assessment and review criteria to assist in developing a service that provides efficient and effective pathways.

Discuss and agree assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Recognised health qualification relevant to specialty including professional registration e.g. Nursing & Midwifery Council
• Sufficient experience at a NHS Band 6 or equivalent.

Desirable

• Post graduate/registration learning in neurodevelopment disorders
• ASD assessment tool training e.g. ADOS
• Training in evidence based psychological approaches e.g. CBT
• Behaviour Management training
• Non-Medical Prescriber Qualification or willingness and commitment to undertake training

Experience
Essential

• Line management experience
• Ably demonstrate autonomous working and caseload management
• Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
• Professional approach to supervision and mentorship of team
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Delivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
• Ability to provide operational advice and guidance both within and across agencies
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Project management experience

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and/or practice.
• Knowledge of service development and implementation within timeframes

Desirable

• Experience in maintaining systems to measure performance
• Participation in the development of policies and procedures

Other
Essential

• Demonstrate comprehensive personal management skills
• Able to meet all contractual terms
• Flexible in terms of working arrangements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lord Lister Health Centre, 121 Woodgrange Rd, London E7 0EP, London, E7 0EP, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Kara Gerrie
kara.gerrie@nhs.net
07748321928

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.