Neurodevelopmental PractitionerNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our dedicated Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team in the beautiful county of Cornwall.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated practitioner to become part of a small, supportive multidisciplinary team providing specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people who are exploring a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, or other neurodevelopmental differences. This full-time post offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families while contributing to the continued development of a specialist county-wide service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments and providing expert advice and support throughout the assessment pathway. They will work collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools, and partner agencies to promote understanding, inclusion, and positive outcomes for neurodivergent young people.

Main duties of the job

• As a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will:
• Participate in the delivery of specialist Autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people with complex presentations.
• Contribute to the provision of high-quality neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments, formulation, and advice.
• Support the development and delivery of short-term interventions for children, young people, and their families.
• Provide consultation, advice, and training to parents, carers, schools, health colleagues, social care teams, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Promote a neurodiversity-affirming approach across the wider professional network.
• Work collaboratively with professional leads and colleagues to develop and improve the neurodevelopmental service.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives, and service development activities within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold professional and organisational standards.

Job description

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.