Overview

Job summaryWe 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.

Responsibilities

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, including 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 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.

About usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those we are here for, the patients. We have Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives 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 minority backgrounds, 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

DetailsDate posted: 04 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum plus HCA

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 197-RF7257

Job locations: Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People, 32 Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4JF

Job descriptionPlease see the attached job description and person specification for further information about this role.

Person SpecificationEducation, Qualification and Training

RN Child, Adult or Registered Learning Disability Nurse

1st Level Degree e.g., BSc Nursing (child) as relevant

Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or equivalent post qualification experience

Relevant specialist course or similar

Mentorship course (supervising and assessing)

Advanced training/skills in therapeutic/diagnostic procedures relevant to speciality

Experience

Experience of working with children and young people with neurodisability, neurodevelopmental disorders, global developmental delay, learning disability and complex needs

Experience of conducting developmental assessment/reviews with CYP

Experience of conducting parental interviews and support to strengthening parenting skills

Experience of working in community settings

Significant experience of MDT / multiagency working

Audit and Research Experience

Evidence of clinical leadership qualities

Ability to prioritise and organise workload

Ability to clinically lead and direct staff

Experience in patient advocacy

Experience of providing teaching/education

Desirable

Lead an audit and/or research study

Presentation and publishing experience

Experience leading a service

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of conditions, management and treatment within speciality

Clear understanding of safeguarding within the clinical setting and the relevant procedures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Highly developed interpersonal skills

Able to articulate needs and expectations of CYP across all ages of childhood

Evidence of continuing professional development

Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance relevant to client group/care setting and its application across healthcare and education setting

Disclosure and UK RegistrationThis 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 detailsLewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People

32 Rushey Green

Catford

SE6 4JF

Website: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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