We are delighted to announce a newly created opportunity for a passionate and experienced registered children’s nurse to join our Community Child Health Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). This role is designed to support the paediatric neurodevelopmental pathway working as a member of our multi-disciplinary/agency team and will also lead the delivery of nurse-led Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) clinics.
We’re seeking a compassionate and confident registered children’s/adult or learning disability nurse with experience of working in the community and paediatric neurodevelopmental care. You may also have additional experience gained through a health visiting, school health or complex nursing needs/learning disability background.
You’ll be confident, able to work with uncertainty, thrives in multidisciplinary settings, brings clinical insights, a leader, innovative, flexible, compassionate, willing to learn and dedicated to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for children and families
This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with developmental needs in Lewisham, while shaping a service that is responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking.
- Deliver high-quality, nurse-led clinics and assessments for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, global developmental delay, and learning disabilities.
- Independently conduct comprehensive health needs assessments of children and young people with complex needs across various areas of the Child Health Service. This includes performing developmental assessments, collecting detailed neurodevelopmental histories, and observing social interaction and behaviour in nursery or school settings. Clinic assignments will be matched to the competencies of the postholder, and all necessary training will be completed according to clinical practice standards
- Work collaboratively with consultants, allied health professionals, and wider multi-agency teams to ensure timely, coordinated care.
- Act as a central point of contact for families, offering guidance on therapeutic, educational, and social support services.
- Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team And a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dorett Davis Job title: General Manager Community CYP Services Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 07919 403959
