NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
To provide community-based tier 3 NHS specialist neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention based on the principles of equality, dignity and respect and which takes into account spiritual and cultural diversity.
Referrals are received from Community Medical staff, General Practitioners and other healthcare professionals, as well as Educational Professionals and self-referrals. The caseloads are constantly changing with a high demand for services.
Responsibilities
The Neurodevelopmental Service (ND Service) sits within Specialist Children’s Services of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The responsibilities of the ND Service are to:
Provide a high quality and equitable ND service to the local population across a community setting.
Work together with other clinical specialities to provide the most effective care to children with a diverse range of neurodivergent conditions and to their families and carers.
Support the development and implementation of the key service specifications of the National Neurodevelopmental Strategy.
All children/young people being assessed will have a Case Coordinator who is tasked with working closely with their identified patients/carers to develop a participative, therapeutic relationship and deliver high quality specialist assessment and care in an environment where patients feel valued and where confidentiality is respected.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday 9-5
Base location - Woodside Health and Care Centre
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Accountable for all professional clinical activities.
- Assess neurodivergent profiles and contribute to developing and delivering specialist care programmes.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interventions and provide education to patients, carers, and professionals.
- Work jointly with Education staff to align therapeutic and educational goals.
- Provide lonepractitioner ND input across clinics, homes, nurseries, and schools.
- Manage clinical risk within own caseload and delegated team caseload.
- Use specialist knowledge to refer to other disciplines appropriately.
- Support the patient care pathway under direction of the ND Clinical Coordinator.
- Apply national guidelines, legislation, and child protection standards.
- Maintain professional standards set by HCPC, NMC, or relevant bodies.
Planning and Organisation
- Manage and prioritise a daily caseload, balancing clinical and professional duties.
- Oversee ongoing management of complex care plans, adjusting interventions as needed.
- Ensure service quality standards and national guidelines are met.
- Plan and organise time flexibly to include patient care, training, supervision, and meetings.
- Attend mandatory training and follow local procedures.
Service Development
- Contribute to continuous improvement of patient care quality and service effectiveness.
- Propose and implement changes to ND service practice and procedures.
- Support strategic and operational development of the ND Service with the Clinical Coordinator.
- Participate in and lead elements of departmental and multiagency training programmes.
Information Resources
- Maintain accurate written and electronic patient records.
- Produce statistical reports and service analyses using databases.
- Ensure ND service documentation meets departmental standards.
Physical Resources
- Comply with NHSGGC policies, Health & Safety legislation, infection control, and universal precautions.
- Report complaints, incidents, and accidents promptly and document appropriately.
Governance
- Maintain personal professional development and stay updated on neurodivergence practice.
- Keep a CPD portfolio and participate in KSF/PDP processes.
- Supervise and support the development of staff and students.
- Participate actively in staff meetings and peer groups.
- Advise the ND Clinical Coordinator on service changes affecting care quality.
Research and Audit
- Participate in departmental audits and relevant research or evaluation projects.
- Supervise evidencebased projects and support professional presentation of findings.
- Stay informed on evidencebased paediatric practice through training, reading, and research.
- Maintain knowledge of national and local standards.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential
- Registered nurse, Allied Health Professional, or equivalent profession.
- Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent.
- Registered with relevant professional body.
- Advanced knowledge of neurodiversity and a range of neurodevelopmental profiles.
- Advanced knowledge of normal child development.
- Evidence of active and ongoing CPD.
- Evidence of providing Clinical Supervision or reflective practice as a supervisor.
- Specialist knowledge of rights, valuesbased practice, and legislative frameworks.
- Confident use of digital technology, information systems, email, and basic applications.
- Experience working in community settings.
- Ability to work flexibly, prioritise workload, delegate appropriately, and deliver personcentred care without direct supervision.
- Ability to form therapeutic professional relationships and work effectively within a wider team.
- Ability to undertake multiple clinical contacts in home or nearhome environments, including driving when required.
Desirable
- Experience in service development, including design and implementation.
- Strong working knowledge of clinical governance, including quality, audit, and risk management.
- Experience of care coordination.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Katie Walsh, North ND Lead - Katie.Walsh@nhs.scot - 0141 201 5255
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