Job summary
- Main area
- Neurodevelopmental Practioner
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-NLCCG-0151
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Nicholas House, Scunthorpe (however, flexibility across the RDaSH site may be required)
- Town
- Scunthorpe
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse young people and their families? Are you interested in changing perceptions, completing neurodevelopmental assessment services and promoting positive outcomes for neurodiverse young people and their families?
Following investment by local commissioners in our established RDaSH Neurodevelopmental Disorder pathways we are seeking to recruit enthusiastic Mental Health/Paediatric/adult Nurse, Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or social worker to join our multidisciplinary Neurodevelopment assessment team.
This is an exciting time to be joining this service as we have been working closely with our partner agencies to develop a more integrated and multi-agency/ disciplinary service and working hard to reduce our current waiting lists. You will be joining a large dynamic and supportive group of Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses working as neurodevelopmental practitioners who are committed to working within a compassionate framework.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to support the reduction of our waiting list, a commitment that RDASH have made to ensure our children and young families are seen within a timely manner. You will have excellent communication skills and will provide consultation to families, schools and other professional and agencies when there is ASD and/or ADHD queries. There will also be a requirement to undertake ASD and ADHD assessments, understanding and recognising potential differential diagnosis. You will have relevant demonstrable experience of working with neurodivergent children, along with experience of working in multi-agency teams and with a wide variety of client groups which reflect the full range of clinical severity.
The Neurodevelopmental pathway is committed to personal and professional development; the role is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment. The successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake training in the ADOS-2.
Working for our organisation
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Health or Social Care professional, including nurse, speech and language therapist, social worker and occupational therapist
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs and working with children and families
- Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a degree of professional autonomy
- The ability to provide patient-centred assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation with children, young people, parents and families using professional skills
- Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity
- A good awareness of key drivers in the field of children and young people services
- High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Jefferies
- Job title
- Childrens Neurodiversity Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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