Clinical Specialist Nurse

Overview

We are inviting applications for a Clinical Specialist Nurse post to join the Centre for Interventional Paediatric Psychopharmacology and Rare Diseases (CIPPRD) at Maudsley Hospital. We are a national and specialist outpatient Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Part time applications will be considered. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic Clinical Specialist Nurse to join our team in the treatment of children with neuropsychiatric and neurobehavioral problems.

The services specialise in the psychiatric and psychological treatment of children and young people in the context of rare diseases or conditions with organic involvement, including genetic conditions, acquired brain injury, childhood dementias and major physical illnesses. The post holder will work closely with the MDT including psychiatrists, psychologists, specialty doctors, and data clinicians, with excellent admin support. We are a specialist psychopharmacology centre providing whole-person medicine and integrated mental and physical healthcare, with links to national paediatric specialties, post-brain injury rehabilitation and third sector organisations.

We are well-regarded by service-users across the UK and internationally.

• Clinical assessment of neuropsychiatric and neurobehavioral difficulties, including comorbid conditions such as anxiety and mood difficulties and other neurodevelopmental problems (e.g. ADHD).
• Care-coordination and case management alongside the MDT, including multiagency liaison with education, social care, and local health services, and safe transitioning to adult LD services where needed.
• Implementation and monitoring of outcomes to ensure high-quality integrated physical and mental health care alongside the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide high-quality assessments and interventions for children and young people within CIPPRD both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Comprehensively assess, manage and monitor a range of physical and mental health difficulties, providing integrated care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide care-coordination and assist with the discharge process of patients, including liaison with local services for safe handover and preparing the necessary documentation.
• Contribute to the effective working of CIPPRD, including producing written documents and reports in a timely manner as part of patient care.
• Work in accordance with clinical guidelines and service policies, seeking help from clinical/professional supervisor or manager as needed.

• Registered Nurse with current certification and relevant post-registration experience in paediatric mental health, neurodevelopmental disorders, or related fields.

• Experience in clinical assessment, care coordination, case management, and MDT working.

• Ability to manage complex cases with neuropsychiatric and neurobehavioral presentations, including rare diseases or organic conditions.

• Strong communication skills with experience liaising with education, social care, and health services; ability to ensure safe transitions and documentation.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and adherence to service guidelines and policies.

The Trust is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability and are committed to treating people fairly with compassion, respect and dignity.

We value flexible working and will consider arrangements  role may involve working within core hours from 08:00 to 18:00, with potential occasional early mornings, late evenings, or Saturdays as part of core working hours.

All applications should be submitted online. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification attached to the role. The closing date is a guide and the vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. Submitting your application early is advised. If you have submitted your application you consent to transfer to a third-party e-recruitment system. Notifications regarding your application will be generated from the TRAC system.

If you have not heard within three weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful. Priority consideration may be given to at-risk NHS employees. If appointed, you authorise the Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer process. The Trust is smoke-free and we are a Stonewall Diversity Champion.