About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
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 over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
Role
The Neurodevelopmental Lead works across Specialist Children’s Services within the North West and East Dunbartonshire locality on a 23‑month fixed‑term basis. In this pivotal leadership role you will shape and deliver high‑quality neurodevelopmental services for children and young people, collaborating with CAMHS, community paediatrics, health, education and social care partners. The position offers opportunities to influence service development, lead transformational change, and advance your leadership career.
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.
- Drive service development and operational delivery of neurodevelopmental pathways across CAMHS and paediatric services.
- Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to staff, ensuring high standards of care and professional practice.
- Work collaboratively with health, education, social work and third sector partners to deliver integrated care.
- Support clinical governance activities, including quality improvement, audit, policy implementation and responding to feedback.
- Manage team performance, workforce planning and resource allocation within the service.
- Contribute to service innovation, training delivery and the ongoing development of evidence‑based practice.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree‑level qualification with current professional registration as a Nurse, Allied Health Professional or Psychologist.
- Significant experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions within CAMHS or paediatric services.
- Proven leadership or management experience within a multi‑disciplinary healthcare setting.
- Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention approaches.
- Experience of clinical supervision, staff development and performance management.
- Ability to work collaboratively across agencies and influence service development at a strategic level.
- Commitment to continuous professional development, clinical governance and delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care.
What We Offer
- Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.
Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and offer a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
Contact
Heidi McLeod, Service ManagerEmail: Heidi.mcleod@nhs.scotPhone: 07580751313
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