Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Leedscommunityhealthcare; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Leeds is seeking a qualified senior clinician to join their neurodevelopmental assessment team. The role involves conducting assessments for neurodivergent children, providing supervision, and engaging in multidisciplinary collaboration. Ideal candidates will have experience in assessment and diagnosis and a strong commitment to professional development. The position offers a competitive salary, with the potential for some home-working based on service needs.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to NHS discount sites

Qualifications

• Prior experience in assessment, formulation/diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions is essential.
• Ability to offer supervision and support to junior team members.
• Willingness to engage in Continuing Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of neurodevelopment assessment clinics.
• Conduct parental interviews and structured assessments.
• Liaise with other professionals and contribute to multidisciplinary discussions.

Skills

Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional qualification (Occupational or Speech Therapist, nurse, social worker)

Job description

Are you passionate about improving the outcomes for neurodivergent children and young people? We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional (Occupational or Speech Therapist, nurse, social worker) to join the school-age neurodevelopmental (autism/ ADHD) assessment team up to 4 days a week as a senior clinician.

This is a chance to work with an enthusiastic, experienced multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality assessment of school-age children with suspected neurodevelopmental conditions. We welcome applications from candidates with prior experience of assessment, formulation/diagnosis, and support of neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as multidisciplinary working. We are committed to enabling the development of staff through ensuring access to appropriate CPD training and events.

You will play a key role in delivering all aspects of neurodevelopment assessment clinics offered by CYMHS neurodevelopmental assessment team, including parental interview, structured assessment and observations, liaison with other professionals, contribution to MDT discussions and decision-making following assessment, report writing and feedback to families.

The role will involve offering supervision and support to team members. As a senior practitioner in the team, you will also have the opportunity to undertake leadership roles that help ensure the quality and effectiveness of the service.

The role will mostly be office / clinic based at sites across Leeds with some opportunities for home-working dependent on service need.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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• Salary £47810 to £54710 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual (Agenda for Change roles)
• Vacancy Reference C9833-789-25
• Contract Type Permanent
• Weekly Working Hours 30
• Closing Date 30 December, 2025
• Staff Group Allied Health Professionals
• Business Unit Children's Business Unit
• Location Parkside Health Centre, 311 Dewsbury Road, Leeds, United Kingdom