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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
301-VA-25-7316311
Employer
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Anglesey House
Town
Rugeley
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/08/2025 23:59

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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

Are you passionate and dedicated about supporting children’s neurodevelopment and making a real difference in young lives?

We are seeking 3 dedicated Children and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Practitioners to join our multidisciplinary team within the NHS. This new exciting role working within our established autism service and our new developing neurodevelopmental pathway and service.  This offers the opportunity to work with children, young people and families to assess, support, and guide development in a range of neurodevelopmental conditions including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.

We are looking for anyone with relevant professional registration in either: Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology

You will have experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Possess strong communication skills with children, families, and professionals

You will work independently within an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Nurses and AHP professionals. You will have access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.  Supporting our staff is very important to us and we offer staff supervision both clinically and managerially on a regular basis, promoting staff wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements can be considered

Join us and be part of a supportive and experienced team dedicated to improving children and young people’s health and wellbeing

 

Main duties of the job

  • Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments and observations in clinical settings or community environments
  • Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, therapists, and educators to create holistic care plans
  • Support families by providing information, advice, and interventions tailored to individual needs
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary autism assessments
  • Maintain accurate records and contribute to service audits and quality improvement initiatives
  • Stay current with evidence-based practices and contribute to training and professional development

 

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further information, if you require any further information regarding this vacancy, please contact us on 0300 303 0691. 

 

Please note the JD is currently awaiting final approval from AFC panel 

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Relevant professional registration in one of the following: Nursing, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Other Allied Health Professional
  • Extensive post-registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Training and experience in completing: ADOS, ADI-R
  • Post Graduate training in Mental Health and/or Child Development and/or Neurodevelopment

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Experience working with children and young people with significant social, communication difficulties
  • Experience of collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Significant experience as a practitioner in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services and / or Neurodevelopment Service
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
  • Experience of working in community settings and of autonomous decision making
  • Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with families and young people in a supportive and empathic way
  • Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team
  • Proven track record of high-quality report writing and record keeping
  • Knowledge of relevant NICE Guidelines
  • Demonstrate understanding of Equality and Anti-discriminatory practice
  • Excellent organisational and time keeping skills and ability to meet deadlines linked to KPI's
  • Accurate and timely recording and maintenance of information systems
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports
  • Experience of reviewing clinical documents to inform assessments

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential criteria
  • Team player, integrity, negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
  • Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
  • Possesses values and beliefs that enables others to deliver services effectively
  • Passion for working with children with social and communication interaction difficulties

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leanne Morris
Job title
Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 303 0691
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