About this role
Job summary
The role will be to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and ADHD) for children and young people as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home working and working from our clinical site in the Oxford area. Oakdale is an agile organisation able to offer full or part time employment with flexible hours.
Main duties of the job
The assessments may include some or all of the following depending upon professional background/ experience. Training will be provided where required in line with service needs alongside supervision:
Parental/carer/client interviews to explore the client's developmental history relating to a neurodevelopmental/neurodivergent profile. Wider and potentially co-morbid presenting needs are also explored.
Direct observations are undertaken by clinicians based at one of our centres. This may include the delivery of standardised assessments such as the ADOS- 2 or DIVA/Young DIVA, or play based sessions for younger clients.
Liaison with any other relevant professionals or agencies involved in supporting a child/young person or adult. This may include phone calls with other support services (e.g. social care).
Multi-disciplinary meetings form a key part of our assessment process. All information is gathered and mapped onto the relevant diagnostic criterias.
Diagnostic outcome report writing including individualised formulation
About us
At Oakdale, we believe in care that changes lives. For over 25 years, weve been delivering trusted, evidence-based therapies and assessments for children, young people, and adults. As a values-driven organisation we work with the NHS, schools, local authorities, and private clients, always putting people first.
Now, were looking for a compassionate and skilled Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our supportive, forward-thinking team. If youre passionate about clinical excellence, wellbeing, and making a genuine impact, wed love to hear from you.
Job description Job responsibilities
The role will be to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and ADHD) for children and young people as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with a mix of home working and working from our clinical site in the Oxford area. Oakdale is an agile organisation able to offer full or part time employment with flexible hours.
The assessments may include some or all of the following depending upon professional background/ experience. Training will be provided where required in line with service needs alongside supervision:
Parental/carer/client interviews to explore the client's developmental history relating to a neurodevelopmental/neurodivergent profile. Wider and potentially co-morbid presenting needs are also explored.
Direct observations are undertaken by clinicians based at one of our centres. This may include the delivery of standardised assessments such as the ADOS- 2 or DIVA/Young DIVA, or play based sessions for younger clients.
Liaison with any other relevant professionals or agencies involved in supporting a child/young person or adult. This may include phone calls with other support services (e.g. social care).
Multi-disciplinary meetings form a key part of our assessment process. All information is gathered and mapped onto the relevant diagnostic criterias.
Diagnostic outcome report writing including individualised formulation
Person Specification
Additional Essential
Experience of using Google Suite Driving licence & access to a vehicle
Experience Essential
At least 1 year of experience of autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children/young people using DSM-5 diagnostic framework ADOS trained Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment team Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with adults/ families and young people in a supportive and empathic way. Ability to communicate clearly the outcome of assessments Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team Excellent IT skills Experience of using patient record systems to record clinical notes and contacts.
Qualifications Essential
HCPC registration and /or Professional qualification in one of the following professions: Nursing Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work Occupational Therapy
Desirable
Further recognised training in neurodevelopmental assessment tools
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.
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 Oakdale Centre CIC
Address 49 Valley Drive
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 0JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oakdalecentre.org/ (Opens in a new tab)