Job summary
A new post has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Nurse to join our Neurosciences service as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (0.8wte) Working predominantly within the Neurodevelopmental Service alongside two CNS and with the opportunity to develop the nursing role within the Neuro-Disability Service .
The Evelina London Children's Neurodevelopmental service provides a comprehensive diagnostic and management service for children affected a diagnosis of ASD/autism.
There are multiple learning opportunities to work with our AHP team undertaking observational sessions within school for ADHD and/or Autism. Working with patients in feeding clinic to provide ongoing support as an MDT
Supporting in the initiation and titration of ADHD medication, and undertaking nurse led medication reviews.
Providing teaching and education for families and staff
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic individual with excellent communication skills to join our friendly multi- disciplinary team.
Experience in some aspects of this field and or mental health is required.
Closing date: 09/03/2026
Main duties of the job
Evelina London provides care for children and young people from across south London and south east England and provides a comprehensive range of hospital services, caring for patients from before birth, through childhood and on to adult services.
As a clinical nurse specialist you will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team working together to deliver this specialist service. You will be responsible for developing and working within evidence-based specialist pathways of care, guidelines, protocols and patient group directives to support patients and their families to improve care delivery.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Patient Care
- Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilstworking as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering specialisedindividualised and personalised direct patient care
- Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
- Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring theplanning delivery and evaluation of individualised specialist care.
- Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
- Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced specialist clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursingprocedures to area.
- To be responsible, for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff within the clinical environment.
- Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately.Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.
- Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisionsrelating to their treatment and management.
- Participate in case conferences in relation to the management of patients, ensuring the coordination of ongoing care.
- Ensure staff take precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection inrelation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood).
- A key member of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and their carers during the delivery of bad news such as caring for the terminally ill patients and the event of death.
- Assess educational and information needs for patients and families, and devise plans to ensure need are met.
- To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management.
- Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards
- Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment diagnosis, treatment and review.
*For more detailed responsibilities please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached*
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical and Patient Care
- Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilstworking as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering specialisedindividualised and personalised direct patient care
- Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. This includes history taking, physical examination and the requesting of agreed diagnostic procedures/clinical investigations.
- Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in thespeciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.
- Act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring theplanning delivery and evaluation of individualised specialist care.
- Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
- Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced specialist clinical skills and responsible for carrying out specialist nursingprocedures to area.
- To be responsible, for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors and other staff within the clinical environment.
- Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately.Ensures the cultural and spiritual needs of patients are recognised and accommodated within resources available.
- Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decisionsrelating to their treatment and management.
- Participate in case conferences in relation to the management of patients, ensuring the coordination of ongoing care.
- Ensure staff take precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection inrelation to the safe disposal of body fluids (including blood).
- A key member of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and their carers during the delivery of bad news such as caring for the terminally ill patients and the event of death.
- Assess educational and information needs for patients and families, and devise plans to ensure need are met.
- To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management.
- Promote high quality clinical care, and assist in the development of the specialist service, through the use of evidence based practice and clinical standards
- Provide a seamless, high quality service from referral through to assessment diagnosis, treatment and review.
*For more detailed responsibilities please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Mentorship course
- Post registration qualification or recent experience in appropriate area of speciality
- Leadership course
Skills
Essential
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to clinically lead & influence staff
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Experience of audit, research & evidence based care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Mentorship course
- Post registration qualification or recent experience in appropriate area of speciality
- Leadership course
Skills
Essential
- Proven evidence of management / leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal & communication skills
- Ability to clinically lead & influence staff
- IT Skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
- Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
- Experience of audit, research & evidence based care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
