About this role
Job summary We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our dedicated team across our Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock clinics.
This is a permanent full time position within the Essex Community Paediatric team, with a salary aligned to Band 7 (£49,397 - £56,515, pro-rated for part-time roles). This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in neurodevelopmental diagnostic pathways, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care and support for children and their families.
Main duties of the job
About North East London NHS Foundation Trust At North East London NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the communities we serve. Our mission is to promote health and wellbeing while ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. We are passionate about fostering an inclusive and supportive culture where diverse perspectives are celebrated, and every team member is empowered to thrive.
The Role This role focuses on delivering specialist clinical expertise to support individuals within neurodevelopmental diagnostic pathways. You will work as part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team, ensuring that assessments pathways and support are tailored to the needs of those we serve. Your contributions will help to shape care delivery and improve outcomes for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.
Provide specialist assessments and interventions within neurodevelopmental diagnostic pathways. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care and support. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities Essential Skills and Qualifications
Professional qualification and registration as an Allied Health Professional (AHP), nurse, or psychologist. Demonstrable experience working within neurodevelopmental services or similar clinical settings. Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills, with a focus on evidence-based practice. Why Join Us? Make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals and families navigating neurodevelopmental conditions. Enjoy competitive pay aligned with NHS Band 7 and access to a comprehensive range of benefits. Be part of an organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, offering opportunities for career development and progression.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address Great Oaks Clinic
Basildon
Essex
SS14 1EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)