Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

We are looking to recruit a part-time Band 7 ND Practitioner to join our Paediatric Neurodiversity Assessment Service.

Applicants will be SLTs, OTs or MH/LD/Paediatric Nurses with significant clinical experience in working with and supporting children and young people with neurodivergent profiles and their families, and experience in contributing to/leading on the neurodiversity assessment and diagnostic process.

We have strong links with our partners in education, social care and the third sector and as a whole system we are committed to altering the narrative around reliance on ND diagnoses, and exploring new and innovative ways of working with a focus on impact and outcomes.

You will join a team of SLTs, Paediatric/Mental Health Nurses, an OT, a Pharmacist, a HCSW, Paediatricians and Psychiatrists. Operational management will be provided by the AHP lead and professional supervision will be provided as appropriate from your relevant specialty.

Being trained to undertake ADOS assessments is desirable but not essential as this training will be funded if needed. Nurses joining us with an interest in undertaking their nurse prescribing qualification would also be welcomed and funding would be considered to pursue this.

This post is fixed term/secondment until the 30 June 2028 to cover a secondment. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

Job description

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

The post holder will work within the Paediatric Neurodiversity Assessment Service, which is part of the Child and Family Care Group. As a service we cover the CTM footprint, across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Authorities.

The named base for the successful applicant will be negotiable, but likely to be Keir Hardie Health Park in Merthyr Tydfil, or the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. Cross cover across the whole CTM region will be required to support the needs of the service.

The post holder will be expected to deliver highly specialist detailed and expert assessment as part of the Neurodiversity Service, within a multi-disciplinary setting.

The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team and use highly specialist skills to negotiate and contribute to differential diagnosis.

The post holder will work with the wider therapies and nursing services to ensure access to the appropriate level of assessment. The post holder will work autonomously to provide a differential diagnosis to children with complex needs including those required on the ASD and/or ADHD pathways, using evidence based principles. This will include domiciliary visits to home, school or appropriate venue.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree
• Member of HCPC
• Membership of relevant CEN
• Ability to work at Masters Level. Post-graduate training in a wide selection of clinical conditions and advanced training in area of specialism - ASD

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post - graduate clinical experience with appropriate experience in specialist area related to post
• Experience of management of complex caseloads
• Experience of MDT/Multi-agency working.

Desirable

• Experience of advising/teaching
• Experience of supervisory skills

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
• Autonomous practitioner with excellent personal organisational skills for caseload

Desirable

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of professional assessments and interventions relevant to SLT in the Paediatric setting and specialist area of Neurodevelopmental Disorders especially ASD
• Knowledge and understanding of current agenda for health and social care policy including legislation and application into clinical area
• Knowledge of standardised and non-standardised assessments that can be used with client group
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of professional ethics/standards and code of conduct, and their application in practice
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of working within the specialist area of Neurodevelopmental Disorders within a MDT approach

Desirable

• Interest and involvement in quality, audit and service evaluation

About the employer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.