Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Practitioner to join our vibrant Children's Neurodevelopment and Learning Disability Service. This is a unique opportunity to work within a supportive, dynamic environment where you can have a direct impact on the lives of children and their families.
About the Role
As a Specialist Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering holistic assessments that take into account not only the medical needs of the children, but also their emotional, social, and educational requirements. Your approach will be child-centred and family-focused, ensuring that each assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of the child's strengths and challenges. You will use a range of assessment tools and techniques, engaging with children and families to develop tailored care plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and inclusion.
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Working
Collaboration is at the heart of our service. You will be an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team, working alongside professionals from healthcare, education, social care, and allied services. Together, you will share expertise, information, and perspectives to develop holistic interventions and support strategies.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- The chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the co-ordination and delivery of a high quality specialist service to children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Work as part of a multidisciplinary Paediatric team providing assessment to children and young people for Powys Teaching Health Board under the supervision of the Clinical Lead Practitioner. This will include the ongoing development of an innovative service for children, young people and their families who have either an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Clinical duties
- Autonomous practitioner responsible for planning, organising and prioritising own caseload
- Contribute to the assessment and diagnosis of Neurodevelopmental disorders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and sharing the diagnosis with families as required.
- Liaise with families and multi-agency professionals in relation to diagnosticpathways and management of Neurodevelopment disorders.
- Act as a specialist resource to colleagues and families in the management of ADHD and ASD, including pre and post diagnostic counselling, information and advice.
- Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge and keep abreast of newdevelopments in the field of Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Empower families regarding parenting and/or behaviour/self-managementskills.
- Identify and assess situations and conditions that put a child at risk of abuse/neglect adhering to local Child Protection procedures
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Practitioner qualification relevant to speciality (e.g. SALT, OT, Nurse)
- Significant experience of working as a specialist with children with Neurodevelopmental differences
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating own personal development
- Knowledge of neurodivergent affirming practice
- Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and practice
Desirable
- Post graduate /registration learning in Neurodevelopment Disorders
- ASD assessment tool training e.g., ADOS
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards, if applicable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health or specialist services including ADHD and ASD
- Ability to assess and implement a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions
- Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
- Demonstrate autonomous working and management of own caseload
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Working knowledge of statutory and voluntary sectors with regard to mental health and well being
- Experience of addressing equality and diversity issue within context of service
- Participation in the development of policies and procedures
- Delivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
Person Specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Practitioner qualification relevant to speciality (e.g. SALT, OT, Nurse)
- Significant experience of working as a specialist with children with Neurodevelopmental differences
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating own personal development
- Knowledge of neurodivergent affirming practice
- Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and practice
Desirable
- Post graduate /registration learning in Neurodevelopment Disorders
- ASD assessment tool training e.g., ADOS
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards, if applicable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in mental health or specialist services including ADHD and ASD
- Ability to assess and implement a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions
- Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
- Demonstrate autonomous working and management of own caseload
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Working knowledge of statutory and voluntary sectors with regard to mental health and well being
- Experience of addressing equality and diversity issue within context of service
- Participation in the development of policies and procedures
- Delivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
