Neurodevelopmental Nurse Practitioner

Transformationunitgm; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000

Job description

Main area: Neurodevelopmental Nurse Grade Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Job ref: 236-OCO-NM209-25

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Werneth Primary Care Centre

Town: Oldham

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 07/04/2025 08:00

Job overview

Join Our Vibrant Community Paediatric Team

Are you a dedicated registered nurse eager to make a difference in the lives of children with neurodevelopmental needs? The Community Paediatric Service is looking for a passionate professional to help transform the lives of children and families across Oldham!

What Makes This Role Exciting?

As a key player in our multidisciplinary team, you’ll be at the forefront of clinical assessments for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Your expertise will shine as you conduct assessments in community settings, engaging with families and children in meaningful ways.

Collaboration and Impact:

You'll work closely with our dedicated medical team and supportive administrative staff, fostering relationships with diverse agencies. Together, we create an integrated health approach, ensuring our children receive the comprehensive care and support they need.

Why Join Us?

At the Community Paediatric Service, we believe in continuous improvement in child healthcare. You’ll collaborate with a talented network of therapists and nursing professionals, enhancing your knowledge while driving quality care initiatives.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to step into a role where your passion and expertise shape bright futures for children and families, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support for children with SEND—your future starts here.

Main duties of the job

Are you dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders? We’re looking for a passionate professional to join our multi-disciplinary team in Oldham, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on families and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

As a core member of our team, you will conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. Utilising evidence-based practices, you will deliver insightful evaluations and recommendations that guide appropriate interventions. Your work will empower families, ensuring they receive the tailored support they need to flourish.

Collaborative Environment:

You will collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Working together, we will implement effective strategies that create positive outcomes and improve the quality of life for those we serve.

Why Your Role Matters:

Your contributions will resonate throughout the Oldham community, making a profound impact on the lives of children and families facing neurodevelopmental challenges. By joining our team, you will help foster resilience and inclusivity, shaping brighter futures for many.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered nursing qualification and registration

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience of working with children with neurodevelopmental disorders
• Experience of working as a community practitioner
• Experience of case management of young people
• Experience of delivering parent training
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Ability to undertake appropriate health assessments
• Relevant experience working with children with complex needs and their families.
• Strong underpinning knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice
• Experience of working with external agencies to support the needs of children
• Experience of working in a multi-agency team
• Experience of leading and facilitating multi-agency meetings to support children/young people and their families.
• Experience of working with families and professionals in a collaborative way
• Ability to manage conflict
• Knowledge and skills to promote safeguarding.
• Audit