Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Job summary

37.5 Hours Per Week

We are looking for an enthusiastic Neurodevelopmental Practitioner from a health/social care professional background (e.g. Speech and language therapy, Occupational Therapy, nursing, social work) to join our friendly and innovative multi agency Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.

The team offers evidence based diagnostic assessments in line with NICE guidance to children and young people under 18 where there are concerns regarding Autism or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

This post would suit those with an interest in neurodiversity, who love using their assessment and observation skills to formulate complex presentations, enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team and are comfortable with writing diagnostic reports. The post also provides opportunities to develop skills in supervision, teaching and training and to be part of service development.

The service offers a wide range of development opportunities and is committed to the career development of its staff. All relevant training will be offered as necessary (e.g. ADOS and QB training) and further CPD opportunities are encouraged. Clinical supervision will be provided by one of the Senior clinicians.

For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.

At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of the assessment process and will be a fully integrated member of our friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary team, working alongside our Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Mental Health Practitioners, Psychiatrist, Assistant Psychologists and Support Worker.

The role includes; using high level assessment and formulation skills , using observation and activity based interactions in clinic and also at times in school, Using formal testing measures such as ADOS and QB test to better understand a childs presentation, writing diagnostic assessment reports, supervision of healthcare support workers, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, involvement in the development of post diagnostic workshops and groups and being involved in service development.

All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.

Job responsibilities

We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.