Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
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Job summary
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse young people and their families? Are you interested in changing perceptions, shaping neurodevelopmental assessment services, promoting positive outcomes for neurodiverse young people and their families?
Are you good at building relationships, working with teams and promoting new ways of doing things?
Following a significant investment by local commissioners in our established Neurodevelopmental Disorder pathway in Rotherham CAMHS we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Mental Health/Paediatric Nurse to join our multidisciplinary Neurodevelopment assessment team. Positions are available with both full-time or part-time working hours and flexible hours.
This is an exciting time to be joining this service as we have been working closely with our Rotherham partner agencies to develop a more integrated and multi-agency/ disciplinary service. You will be joining a large dynamic and supportive group of Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses committed to working within a compassionate framework where your development and well-being will be prioritised and encouraged.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to have excellent communication skills and will provide consultation to families, schools and other professional and agencies when there is ASD and/or ADHD queries. There will also be a requirement to undertake ASD and ADHD assessments and to consider differential diagnoses; including Intellectual disability and trauma. You will have relevant demonstrable experience of working with neurodivergent children, along with experience of working in multi-agency teams and with a wide variety of client groups which reflect the full range of clinical severity.
The Neurodevelopmental pathway is strongly committed to personal and professional development; the role is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment. The successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake training in the ADOS-2.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Details
Date posted
01 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
376-RCCG-0108
Job locations
Kimberworth Place
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
S61 1HE
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Kimberworth Place
Kimberworth Road
Rotherham
S61 1HE
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