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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

The closing date is 17 December 2025

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced practitioners to join the Neurodevelopmental Service across the east area of North Wales, covering the counties of Flintshire and Wrexham. We are looking for someone who is experienced, motivated and enthusiastic to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments with children and young people across all age groups and to provide support, intervention and advice for families and professionals. There will also be close working with multi-agency teams ensuring that service meets the needs of the client group.

Main duties of the job

Conducting neurodevelopmental assessments and offering intervention, advice and support to young people, families and professionals. To contribute to multi disciplinary team discussions and taking an active role in the referral pathway. Offering supervision to new and existing staff where appropriate. Liaising with other agencies within the community, such as children's services and education.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST166-1225

Job locations

Catherine Gladstone House/Wrexham Child Health Centre

Hawarden Way/Croesnewydd Road

Mancot/Wrexham

CH5 2EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse or other professional such as S< or OT with relevant post registration experience

Desirable

  • Any additional relevant formal training within the area of children's neurodevelopmental conditions

Knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the range, nature and impact of neurodevelopmental conditions and associated difficulties
  • Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly associated health needs e.g. epilepsy, autism, syndromes and their health impacts etc

Desirable

  • Detailed knowledge of an area common to learning disabilities services e.g. epilepsy, PMLD, Applied Behavioural Analysis principles
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse or other professional such as S< or OT with relevant post registration experience

Desirable

  • Any additional relevant formal training within the area of children's neurodevelopmental conditions

Knowledge

Essential

  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the range, nature and impact of neurodevelopmental conditions and associated difficulties
  • Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly associated health needs e.g. epilepsy, autism, syndromes and their health impacts etc

Desirable

  • Detailed knowledge of an area common to learning disabilities services e.g. epilepsy, PMLD, Applied Behavioural Analysis principles

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Catherine Gladstone House/Wrexham Child Health Centre

Hawarden Way/Croesnewydd Road

Mancot/Wrexham

CH5 2EP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Catherine Gladstone House/Wrexham Child Health Centre

Hawarden Way/Croesnewydd Road

Mancot/Wrexham

CH5 2EP


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

East Neurodevelopmental Team Lead

Lisa Owen-Morgan

lisa.owenmorgan@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST166-1225

Job locations

Catherine Gladstone House/Wrexham Child Health Centre

Hawarden Way/Croesnewydd Road

Mancot/Wrexham

CH5 2EP


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