About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to join the school-age neurodevelopmental (ND) assessment team as a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner. The team delivers high quality assessment for school-age children with suspected neurodevelopmental conditions.
The successful candidate(s) will be passionate about supporting neurodivergent children/young people and their families and will have experience of specialist assessment. The role is part of an enthusiastic and skilled multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychologists, speech and language therapist and mental health practitioners. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment.
The Neurodevelopmental Assessment team is part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health service (CYPMHS) and the role will include interface and liaison with the wider CYPMHS service.
Main duties of the job
This is a varied position that is based primarily in ND assessment clinic. The post holder will play an active role in delivering all aspects of neurodevelopment assessment clinics, including parental interview, structured assessment and observations, liaison with other professionals, contribution to MDT discussions and decision-making following assessment and report writing. The role requires excellent communication skills as a key part the role will be liaison with families prior to, and throughout their journey through the assessment process. There will be the opportunity to be involved in wider aspects of the ND assessment pathway and the wider CYPMHS service.
We are committed to enabling the development of staff through ensuring access to appropriate CPD training and events and offering high quality supervision.
The role will mostly be office / clinic based at sites across Leeds with some opportunities for home-working dependent on service need. There are full time and part time posts available.
For queries or to discuss the role, please contact Charlotte Pollard (Clinical Team Manager - Neurodevelopmental Team) on 07912487064 or [email protected]
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Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers of applicants are reached.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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Person Specification
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Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Parkside Community Health Centre
311 Dewsbury Road
Leeds
LS11 5LQ
Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)