Job summary
- Main area
- Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 444-7756189-LD
- Employer
- Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wayside
- Town
- Coventry and Warwickshire
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pre-School Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Band 4
NHS AfC: Band 4
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust provides a full range of expanding physical, mental health and learning disability services to children, young adults, adults and older adults over many sites across Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull.
Services are provided to a population of over one million people living in Coventry and Warwickshire and also a wider geographical area in some of our specialist services
‘We recognise the benefits of flexible working and support applications wherever possible. If you would like to work flexibly please ask the recruiting manager for more information.’
Armed Forces Community welcome to apply.
PLEASE NOTE that this vacancy can be closed as soon as sufficient applications are received. Staff at risk within the Trust will be given priority.
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Job overview
Warwickshire Pre-school Autism Service Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Band 4
Permanent, part-time
This post is an integral part of the Pre-School Autism Service within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust. The Band 4 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pre-school children undergoing assessment for autism, as well as those who have received a diagnosis, and their families.
The role involves contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments, gathering relevant histories, completing observations, and supporting the delivery of post-diagnostic support under the guidance of senior clinicians. The post holder will work closely with families, early years settings, and other agencies as part of their role.
The role includes a combination of office-based and community work, including clinics, home visits, and early years settings, with flexibility to meet service needs across Warwickshire and Coventry.
Main duties of the job
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
The Band 4 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner role requires a highly motivated, organised, and child-centred individual to support the delivery of the Pre-School Autism Service within CWPT. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pre-school children and their families through the autism assessment pathway.
The role involves supporting families whose pre-school children are awaiting an autism assessment or who have received an assessment outcome and/or diagnosis. The post holder will provide appropriate information, advice, and signposting to families, promoting understanding of autism and early identification in line with service pathways.
The Neurodevelopmental Practitioner will undertake clinical support work under the supervision of experienced clinicians within the team. This includes contributing to the autism assessment process by gathering and reviewing information from parents/carers, early years settings, and other allied health professionals.
The role also includes a range of administrative responsibilities, including the collation, analysis, and reporting of assessment related information, supporting service audits and quality improvement. The post holder will ensure accurate record keeping and effective coordination of information across the pre-school autism assessment pathway.
Working for our organisation
The post sits within a wide multidisciplinary and multiagency team across Coventry and Warwickshire. You will be working within community settings such as nurseries, schools , clinics and family homes. You will be supported by a team who have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and offer proactive and innovative environment. The multi-disciplinary team includes Psychology, Speech and language Therapy , Nursing and Occupational Therapy.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
To contribute to pre-school autism assessments through structured information gathering, observations (where appropriate), and preparation of documentation to support diagnostic clinicians.
To support the autism assessment pathway decision for pre-school children by gathering, collating, and summarising developmental information from parents/carers, early years settings and other professionals where required.
To provide families with accurate, up-to-date information, advice, and signposting while their child is awaiting assessment and following assessment outcomes and/or diagnosis.
To communicate effectively and sensitively with parents/carers, recognising the emotional impact of the assessment process and ensuring a family-centred approach.
To work within clearly defined protocols and care pathways, recognising own scope of practice and seeking guidance from senior clinicians as required.
To undertake clinical support work under the supervision of experienced clinicians within the multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, speech and language therapists, nurses, and paediatricians.
To be involved with new initiatives to support young children and their families, such as our pilot of iBasis video-feedback.
As travel is an integral part of this post, car owner/driver, or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job is essential.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at ‘Enhanced’ level.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, other relevant degree or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of professional issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working with young people with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and/or Mental Health Needs in a community setting
- Experience supporting parents and families
- Experience of multi professional working
- Experience of group work
Other
Essential criteria
- Car driver / access to vehicle for work use and willing to drive
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
- Maria Nisa
- Job title
- Neurodevelopmental Pre-school Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 961226
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