Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our neurodevelopmental service. The post holder will be experienced in the assessment of autism and ADHD for young people.
You would join a committed and skilled multidisciplinary team of professionals providing assessments to young people referred for neurodevelopmental assessments.
Main duties of the job
To provide assessments for ADHD and Autism using the ADOS method of assessment.
To be able to take a detailed developmental history and be up to date in the risk assessment process.
To be proficient in diagnostic assessment report writing and able to work as part of the larger multidisciplinary team in making diagnostic decisions following assessment.
To be able to record and keep relevant and detailed clinical notes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Supplementary/Independent Non Medical Prescribing Module (level 3) or willingness to train in (through trust support and sponsorship)
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
- Awareness of Trust policies and service specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 03 July 2025
