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Are you passionate and dedicated about supporting children’s neurodevelopment and making a real difference in young lives?

We are recruiting a Fixed Term Children and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team within the NHS. This new exciting role working within our established autism service and our new developing neurodevelopmental pathway and service. This offers the opportunity to work with children, young people and families to assess, support, and guide development in a range of neurodevelopmental conditions including autism spectrum disorders and ADHD.

We are looking for anyone with relevant professional registration in either: Nursing, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Psychology

You will have experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Possess strong communication skills with children, families, and professionals

You will work independently within an established multi-disciplinary team working alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Nurses and AHP professionals. You will have access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Supporting our staff is very important to us and we offer staff supervision both clinically and managerially on a regular basis, promoting staff wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements can be considered

Conduct neurodevelopmental assessments and observations in clinical settings or community environments

Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, therapists, and educators to create holistic care plans

Support families by providing information, advice, and interventions tailored to individual needs

Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions

Contribute to multidisciplinary autism assessments

Maintain accurate records and contribute to service audits and quality improvement initiatives

Stay current with evidence-based practices and contribute to training and professional development

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Please see the attached Job Description for further information, if you require any further information regarding this vacancy, please contact us on 0300 303 0691.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn