Specialist Clinician: Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD) PathwayNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the newly established SHINE service--a Specialist Hub for Integrated Neurodevelopmental Evaluation providing comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people aged 2 to 18 years, with a dedicated focus on serving the Milton Keynes community alongside CNWL Boroughs.

Based locally in Milton Keynes, we are seeking enthusiastic Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) or equivalent clinicians from fields such as Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or Speech and Language Therapy. The successful candidate will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team comprising paediatricians, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and clinical psychologists to deliver high-quality diagnostic assessments, formulations, and care packages tailored to local children and families.

Main duties of the job

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• Deliver specialist diagnostic assessments for children and young people with suspected neurodevelopmental conditions (Autism and ADHD) across Milton Keynes.
• Take detailed developmental case histories from parents and carers, administer tools such as the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), and contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic decisions and feedback sessions.
• Build close working relationships with local educational staff, class teachers, SENDCOs, learning support assistants, educational/clinical psychologists, inclusive intervention teams, specialist teaching services, special needs officers, GPs, and paediatricians within Milton Keynes.

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• Maintain robust clinical governance, keeping comprehensive records on SystmOne and prioritising the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people under local Milton Keynes and London safeguarding procedures and frameworks.
• Supervise team members, therapy assistants, or students, and actively contribute to service development, audits, and Quality Improvement (QI) projects

Job description

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• Deliver specialist diagnostic assessments for children and young people with suspected neurodevelopmental conditions (Autism and ADHD) across Milton Keynes.
• Take detailed developmental case histories from parents and carers, administer tools such as the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), and contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic decisions and feedback sessions.
• Build close working relationships with local educational staff, class teachers, SENDCOs, learning support assistants, educational/clinical psychologists, inclusive intervention teams, specialist teaching services, special needs officers, GPs, and paediatricians within Milton Keynes.
• Provide expert advice, recommendations, and structured support packages to local schools, nurseries, families, and partner agencies to ensure a coordinated pathway of support from diagnosis to school support.
• Maintain robust clinical governance, keeping comprehensive records on SystmOne and prioritizing the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people under local Milton Keynes and London safeguarding procedures and frameworks.
• Supervise team members, therapy assistants, or students, and actively contribute to service development, audits, and Quality Improvement (QI) projects

About us

CNWL provides comprehensive community, mental health, and specialist healthcare services across Milton Keynes. Working in Milton Keynes offers the unique blend of a vibrant, modern, fast-growing city environment paired with surrounding historic villages, attractive North Buckinghamshire countryside, and excellent transport links (including close proximity to the M1 and major rail lines).

Key Site & Operational Highlights

• Main Headquarters: CNWL-MK HQ, The Open University, Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA.
• Diverse Service Portfolio: Services span across adult and older adult mental health, community nursing, psychological therapies, specialist CAMHS, eating disorders, learning disabilities, and custodial mental health services (such as HMP Woodhill).
• Multidisciplinary Culture: Teams work closely across health and social care sectors, emphasizing integrated care pathways, innovation (such as virtual wards/hospital-at-home models), and robust professional development.

Standard Benefits of Working with CNWL MK

• NHS Agenda for Change pay bands with generous holiday allowances.
• Comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD), preceptorships, and clear clinical/leadership progression pathways.
• Flexible working options, staff support networks, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.