Job summary
The post holder will be part of the ND pathway Team delivering assessment and intervention for children with special needs/developmental difficulties, neurodevelopment conditions and other complex needs across the South of Staffordshire, both pre and post diagnosis. The post holder will be instrumental in the delivery of a high-quality service working with other members of the team and across the children and families care group. This will include management of a clinical caseload through the delivery of non-medical prescribing in addition to other evidence-based interventions. The service will require skills in child and family centred care, with experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical and other health, educational and voluntary services.

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with the members of the ND pathway service in developing, implementing, and monitoring care provided to children, young people and their families.
• Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with consultants and other health professionals.
• Work autonomously, taking the lead in preliminary assessments of new referrals using the agreed assessment tools and analysis of the resulting information. Undertake and record observations within schools, clinics, and home settings.
• To act as a non-medical prescriber within the scope of practice, in line with NMC, NICE and national guidelines around medicines optimisation prescribing.

About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details
Date posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 301-LG-26-8172568
Job locations: cross street clinic, cross street, burton on trent, DE141EG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part of the ND pathway Team delivering assessment and intervention for children with special needs/developmental difficulties, neurodevelopment conditions and other complex needs across the South of Staffordshire, both pre and post diagnosis. The post holder will be instrumental in the delivery of a high-quality service working with other members of the team and across the children and families care group. This will include management of a clinical caseload through the delivery of non-medical prescribing in addition to other evidence-based interventions. The service will require skills in child and family centred care, with experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside medical and other health, educational and voluntary services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the members of the ND pathway service in developing, implementing, and monitoring care provided to children, young people and their families.
• Be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, working collaboratively with consultants and other health professionals.
• Work autonomously, taking the lead in preliminary assessments of new referrals using the agreed assessment tools and analysis of the resulting information. Undertake and record observations within schools, clinics, and home settings.
• To act as a non-medical prescriber within the scope of practice, in line with NMC, NICE and national guidelines around medicines optimisation prescribing.
• Implement a family centred care approach, which captures the voice of the child and promotes involvement in the decision-making process.
• Work closely with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive inclusive and expert assessment of children referred with symptoms and comorbidities based upon appropriate use, interpretation, and integrations of complex data from a variety of sources, including psychological assessments, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations as well as interviews with the young people and their families.

For further information please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuous professional development within the last two years
• Independent/ Supplementary prescriber (V300)

Experience
Essential

• Experience of Non-Medical Prescribing within the defined formulary scope for ADHD.
• Experience of working with children with special educational needs, through a multidisciplinary team approach.

personal atributes
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload while maintaining a team working approach.

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.

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: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: cross street clinic, cross street, burton on trent, DE141EG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Community Paediatrics Team Lead, Laura Dalgarno, laura.dalgarno@mpft.nhs.uk, 08081643743

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.