About this role
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
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. 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
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Recognised professional degree qualification such as Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, CAMHS clinician or equivalent (minimum of 2:2 or equivalent) Registered member of an appropriate regulatory body such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
Honours degree or equivalent Some additional training relevant to the post Attendance at relevant special interest group/ clinical excellence group Registered member of appropriate professional body such as the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists RCOT or British Psychological Society.
Previous Experience Essential
Appropriate experience of working in a professional role with children and young people with neurodevelopomental disorders such as autism or ADHD. Experience of working with children and young people with physical, learning and multi sensory needs Experience of delivering assessments and intervention to children with neurodiversity. Experience of contributing to projects to improve/develop services
Desirable
Experience of supervision for junior staff such as Therapy Assistants or students. Experience of working with children with disabilities.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address SHINE Hub - Milton Keynes
Bletchley Therapy Unit , Walley Drive , Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
MK36EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)