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Why this role exists
Vertis Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate clinician to join our growing Children and Young Peoples Neurodevelopmental Service. We are looking for a Registered Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP), Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) or Independent Nurse Prescriber with experience in neurodevelopmental, paediatric, CAMHS, learning disability or related services.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments for children and young people, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Whether your expertise lies in ADHD, ASD, or both pathways, we welcome applications from clinicians who are passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
About the Service
The CYP services are part of four Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Services offered by Vertis Health:
Adult ADHD – assessment and ongoing clinical reviews, with medication titration delivered under appropriate prescribing governance and shared care with GPs where agreed.
Adult ASD – diagnostic assessment pathway delivered through an MDT model.
Children and Young People (CYP) ADHD – an assessment and diagnosis pathway (with onward treatment and medication pathways subject to commissioning and wider system arrangements).
Children and Young People (CYP) ASD – a diagnostic assessment pathway delivered through a multidisciplinary model, aligned to national guidance and local commissioning arrangements.
The post holder will:
Deliver ADHD and/or ASD assessments for children and young people.
Gather and interpret developmental, educational and clinical information.
Contribute to diagnostic formulation and multidisciplinary team discussions.
Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
Support neurodevelopmental pathways that are accessible, equitable and person-centred.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
Work within professional standards, governance requirements and safeguarding frameworks.
Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively with families, schools, GPs and healthcare professionals.
Location:
38 Kenilworth Close, Crabbs Cross, Redditch, B97 5JX
About Vertis Health
Vertis Health is a federation of general practices delivering high-quality NHS services across Worcestershire. We were founded by local primary care clinicians and are owned by the practices we serve. As a purpose-led limited company, the money we generate is reinvested into the local healthcare economy, helping to strengthen services, support innovation and improve patient care.
Our neurodevelopmental services are being built around clinical quality, meaningful outcomes and strong governance. You will join an organisation that understands NHS systems and values while giving experienced clinicians the opportunity to influence, develop and improve services.
Depending on the role, our benefits include access to the NHS Pension, structured learning and development, clinical leadership opportunities, career progression and genuine flexibility.
If you want to help build a clinically rigorous, compassionate and sustainable service, we would be pleased to hear from you.