About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about improving the outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people?
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional (Occupational or Speech Therapist, nurse, social worker) to join the school-age neurodevelopmental (autism/ ADHD) assessment team as a senior clinician.
This is a chance to work with an enthusiastic, experienced multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality assessment of school-age children with suspected neurodevelopmental conditions.
We welcome applications from candidates with prior experience of specialist diagnostic assessment and formulation, and experience supporting neurodivergent children/young people and their families.
The successful candidate(s) will have experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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
You will play a key role in delivering all aspects of neurodevelopment assessment clinics offered by CYPMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment team, including parent/carer interviews, structured assessment and observations, liaison with other professionals, contribution to MDT discussions and decision making following assessment, report writing and feedback to families.
The role will involve offering supervision and support to team members. As a senior practitioner in the team, you will be responsible for leading assessments and autonomously managing a caseload of children/young people. You will have the opportunity to undertake leadership roles that help ensure the quality and effectiveness of the service.
We are committed to enabling the development of staff through ensuring access to appropriate CPD training and events.
The role will mostly be office / clinic based at sites across Leeds with some opportunities for home-working dependent on service need.
For queries or to discuss the role, please contact Charlotte Pollard (Clinical Team Manager - Neurodevelopmental Team) on 07912487064 or [email protected]
Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is 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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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)