
Neurodiversity Nurse Specialist
Description
Join a team where your expertise truly makes a difference.
At Sunbeam House Services, we are passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling, meaningful lives. We are now looking for a Neurodiversity Nurse Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team and lead the development of compassionate, neuro-affirmative care.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how services are delivered for individuals with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental differences — ensuring their voices, strengths and needs are at the heart of everything we do.
💙 About the Role
This is more than a clinical position — it’s a chance to lead, influence and innovate.
You will:
- Provide specialist assessment, care planning and clinical guidance for individuals with complex neurodevelopmental needs
- Champion neuro-affirmative, trauma-informed and person-centred practice
- Lead the development of care pathways that improve consistency and outcomes
- Support smooth transitions across life stages and services
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), supporting staff, families and services
- Drive quality improvement and best practice across the organisation
🤝 What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced nurse who brings both clinical expertise and a genuine commitment to inclusive, person-centred care.
You’ll have:
- Registration as a nurse with relevant experience (ID, mental health, disability or related fields)
- Strong knowledge of autism, ADHD and neurodiversity
- Experience in complex case management and MDT working
- Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
- A passion for improving services and empowering others
Desirable: Additional training or experience in neurodevelopmental practice, trauma-informed care, or service development.
🌱 Why Join Us?
At Sunbeam House Services, we believe in supporting both the people we serve and the people who work with us.
- ✨ Be part of a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation
- 🤝 Work in a collaborative and supportive MDT environment
- 📈 Shape and influence innovative service development
- 💡 Contribute to meaningful, system-wide improvements in care
- 🌍 Help create a more inclusive and understanding world for neurodiverse individuals
💰 Salary
Salary scale: €62,699 – €79,227 (LSI) Clinical Nurse Specialist – ID
(Aligned with public sector pay scales and experience)
📩 Interested?
We’d love to hear from you.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Lorraine Collins, Talent Acquisition Lead
📧 talent@sunbeam.ie
🌈 Inclusion Matters
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Make a real impact. Lead meaningful change. Apply today.
Application Guidance
We want to hear about you—your experiences, skills, and what makes you a great fit for the role. Please ensure your application reflects your own work. To give everyone a fair opportunity, we ask that you do not use AI tools when completing your application.
