Advanced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Bromley is seeking an Advanced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to deliver structured assessments and contribute to diagnostic formulations for children with ASD and ADHD. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and professional registration, offering a salary range of £61,631 to £68,623 per annum, with flexible working hours. Benefits include a pension scheme, discounted gym memberships, and more.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Discounted gym

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Low-interest loans

Car scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration or other relevant registration.
• Post-registration experience with neurodevelopmental and/or behavioural conditions.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in community or secondary care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake structured assessments and contribute to diagnostic formulations.
• Advocate for children with disabilities and manage a caseload.
• Develop care pathways and clinical policies.

Skills

Empathy

Cultural sensitivity

Understanding of sensory processing differences

Education

Degree in Nursing, AHP role, Psychology or Social Work

Postgraduate study in child development or mental health

Advanced clinical assessment qualification

Job description

Job overview

Advanced Neurodevelopmental Practitioner Band 8A. Bromley Healthcare provides community paediatric services in Bromley and seeks a substantive practitioner to transform ASD and ADHD pathways.

Main duties

Part of a multidisciplinary diagnostic team, you will undertake structured assessments, contribute to diagnostic formulations, deliver post-diagnostic support, and engage in audit and research improvements.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of children 0–18 years within Community Paediatrics Service.
• Undertake initial neurodevelopmental assessments using evidence-based tools (ADOS-2, 3di, ADI-R, Vanderbilt, Qb test).
• Gather multi-agency information and produce high-quality written diagnostic reports.
• Advocate for children with physical and cognitive disabilities and safeguard within the service.
• Contribute to development of care pathways, clinical policies, and local guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Nursing, AHP role, Psychology or Social Work.
• Postgraduate study or training in child development, neurodevelopmental disorders or child mental health.
• Advanced clinical assessment qualification or non-medical prescribing.

Professional Registration

• Registered Nurse (Child, Learning Disability or Mental Health) with current NMC registration OR
• Other relevant professional registration (HCPC, Social Work England).

Training

• Recent relevant CPD.
• Training to interpret results of Qb Test and Qb Check.
• ADOS-2, CARS-2, 3Di or ADI-R trained and certified.

Knowledge and experience

• Post-registration experience working with neurodevelopmental and/or behavioural conditions.
• Leadership or supervisory experience within a community or secondary care setting.
• Experience of conducting structured assessments for suspected ASD and ADHD with diagnostic decisions.

Personal qualities

• Empathetic, family-centred, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed approach.
• Understanding of sensory processing differences and trauma-informed approaches.

EEO statement

Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. We welcome applicants with disabilities and encourage reasonable adjustments. The employment process is flexible to accommodate needs.

Benefits and working hours

• £61,631 – £68,623 per annum (band 8a).
• Flexible or part-time basis up to 37.5 hours per week.
• Pension scheme, discounted gym, cycle-to-work, EAP, low-interest loans, car scheme.