Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
4 days ago
Manchester
PERMANENT ROLE Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner – ADHD & Autism Assessments (CYP) Hybrid – F2F assessments in Manchester, admin from home Salary – £42,000 to £80,000 DOE Profession: Nurse, Social Worker, Clinical Psych, OT & SaLT Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting for a Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner on behalf of a growing independent provider of autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people across the UK. This innovative service delivers high-quality, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people through both NHS Right to Choose and private pathways. Through Service Care Solutions, you will join a passionate multidisciplinary team that includes Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Family Therapists, and Psychiatrists, all dedicated to delivering timely, accurate diagnoses and improving long-term outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities • Conduct face-to-face structured ADHD and/or autism assessments with children and young people in Manchester, • Complete remote developmental history interviews with parents and carers, • Participate in collaborative MDT diagnostic discussions, with senior support available, • Deliver clear, compassionate diagnostic feedback to children and families, • Produce accurate, high-quality diagnostic reports using AI-assisted report writing tools, • Provide clinical supervision where applicable Requirements • Minimum 1 year's professional registration with HCPC, NMC, or GMC, • HCPC – Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, or Occupational Therapist, • NMC – Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse, Children's Nurse, or General Nurse, • SWE - Qualified Social Worker, • At least 1 year's experience working with children and young people in a clinical or CAMHS setting, • Experience conducting or supporting ADHD and/or autism diagnostic assessments in CYP is desirable; candidates with solid paediatric or CAMHS backgrounds and a willingness to train will also be considered, • Strong understanding of neurodevelopmental presentations in children, • Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for ADHD and autism, • Familiarity with tools such as ADOS-2, ADI-R, or equivalent is advantageous, • Eligibility to work in the UK Why Join Service Care Solutions? • Welcome Bonus of £250, paid after completion of 150 hours (or equivalent) in your new placement, • Refer a friend and earn up to £750 per successful referral To Apply: Please contact Chris using the details below: E: christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk T: 01772 208 963