Neurodevelopmental PractitionerNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a band 6 Clinician for ADHD assessments and Autism assessments.

This post involves meeting with young people on our waiting list to complete assessments

Completing developmental histories. Attending MDT to discuss assessments and booking feedback meetings with young people and their families.

This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).

Main duties of the job

To conducted ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidance

Complete developmental history taking

Being able to complete detailed Assessment reports and discuss findings in our weekly MDT meeting.

desirable is qualifications for autism assessment including ADOS and ADI-R

Meeting with families to provide feedback following assessment

Risk and safeguarding knowledge

Organised and able to maintain clear clinical documentation

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Clinician from Nursing, OT, SLT or social work backgrounds to join our team in providing ADHD assessment.

If you have a background in Autism awareness or training that includes ADOS and/or ADI-R this is desirable.

Training will be provided in completing QB testing as part of ADHD assessment process.

You will be responsible for meeting with young people and their families and conducting developmental history taking as part of your role.

Recording accurate and detailed clinical documentation is essential.

You will attend weekly MDT meetings to discuss the outcome of assessments and complete assessment reports.

Being able to liaise with other professionals where needed.

Being confident in risk assessment and personalised care planning as part of your role and to record and make referrals when indicated.

About us

Working in a busy neurodevelopmental team you will be working with a range of professionals including Psychiatry, Psychology and Nursing backgrounds.

We have regular team meetings and supervision.

Training is provided for QB Testing and understanding ADHD assessment process