Paediatric ADHD Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 29 January 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about working with and supporting children and young people who have been given a diagnosis of ADHD? We are excited to be able to grow our ADHD nursing service and have the opportunity for either an experienced nurse prescriber or a nurse looking to develop their career (and gain non medical prescribing skills) to join our team.
This is an ideal role for someone with experience of caring for children and young people with neurodiversity, or additional needs, who is looking to specialise in the field of children's ADHD.
The successful applicant will hold exceptional organisational skills and have the ability to manage a busy but varied workload. You must have the ability to work both independently and as part of the team. You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of ADHD and other additional needs to adapt your own communication skills, to meet the needs of the children, young people and families you work with.
The role will involve community based lone working in a variety of settings across the Gt Yarmouth and Waveney area. Therefore, a full driving license and access to a car for work purposes, is essential. The role will be offered as a band 6 training post for candidates who require or are working towards a nurse prescribing qualification, with progression to band 7 once qualified.
Main duties of the job
The team sits within the community paediatric service and will involve:
- Working alongside Specialist Nurses (Non-Medical Prescribers), community paediatricians, and psychologists within the team.
- Monitoring of physical health and post diagnosis support in line with safe prescribing of ADHD Medication.
- Contributing towards EHCP assessments, school liaison, and school meetings.
- Wider involvement in MDT meetings.
- Work within a systemic and holistic framework undertaking needs led and evidence-based assessments within the ADHD Nurse Led Service.
- Work with children, young people, parents, carers and schools in a variety of ways to help support management of child or young person's diagnosis.
- Develop good working relationships with children/families/partner agencies/schools.
- Be aware of the needs of relatives and carers, giving them advice and support when necessary.
- Liaise with other professionals in order that the child and family/carers receive an integrated multi-agency approach.
- Participate in the monitoring, research and evaluation of the ADHD Nurse Led Service.
- Actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the James Paget University Hospital Safeguarding Team.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Details
Date posted
16 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
177-ELEC-7727827
Job locations
James Paget Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer details
Employer name
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
Employer's website
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