Trosolwg o'r swydd

To be part of the Neurodevelopmental Service multi-disciplinary team delivering specialist assessments, diagnoses and interventions for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD) and other Neurodevelopmental disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 

To lead and participate in research and service development activities as required

The post holder will be an expert practitioner and will assess children referred to the service and plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans whilst referring to other professionals both internally and externally as appropriate.

As a member of the Neurodevelopmental team the post holder will provide expert clinical advice and support to other professionals both within the service and other agencies. 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Clinical

·       To provide specialist assessments for young children and their parents/carers referred to the service based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and where appropriate, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews.

·       To use diagnostic tools as part of the assessment to provide and/or contribute to the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders.

·       To formulate and implement plans for evidence-based interventions, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework, and employing methods based upon evidence of efficacy, to improve the parent/child relationship. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

• generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
•  excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
• salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
• discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
• wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
• staff networks and support group

We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.