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:
This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Neurodevelopmental Lead within Specialist Children’s Services, working across the North West and East Dunbartonshire locality on a 23-month fixed-term basis. You will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental services for children and young people, working within a supportive multi-disciplinary environment. NHSGGC is committed to innovation, compassionate care, and continuous improvement, offering you the chance to influence service development at scale while progressing your leadership career. Working across CAMHS and Community Paediatrics, you will collaborate with partners across health, education and social care to ensure holistic, person-centred support. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and families while working within one of the UK’s largest and most progressive health boards. You will be supported with ongoing professional development, supervision and opportunities to lead transformational change in neurodevelopmental care.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Fixed-Term, Full Time
Base Location: The West Centre
Shift Pattern: 36 hours per week, worked across 5 days
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary neurodevelopmental team delivering specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people
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Drive service development and operational delivery of neurodevelopmental pathways across CAMHS and paediatric services
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Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to staff, ensuring high standards of care and professional practice
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Work collaboratively with health, education, social work and third sector partners to deliver integrated care
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Support clinical governance activities, including quality improvement, audit, policy implementation and responding to feedback
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Manage team performance, workforce planning, and resource allocation within the service
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Contribute to service innovation, training delivery and the ongoing development of evidence-based practice
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Degree-level qualification with current professional registration as a Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Psychologist
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Significant experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions within CAMHS or paediatric services
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Proven leadership or management experience within a multi-disciplinary healthcare setting
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Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention approaches
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Experience of clinical supervision, staff development and performance management
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Ability to work collaboratively across agencies and influence service development at a strategic level
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Commitment to continuous professional development, clinical governance and delivering high-quality, person-centred care
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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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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:
Heidi McLeod, Service Manager - [email protected] - 07580751313
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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