Band 6 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

HCRG Care Group; Netton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5 or Band 6 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner in Wiltshire, where you will provide vital interventions for children with autism and related conditions. The role offers a supportive environment where your ideas and professional growth are encouraged, complemented by a range of benefits and access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Free tea, coffee and milk

Access to discounts and cashback

Wellbeing support services

Professional development opportunities

Open culture for innovation

Qualifications

• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to children and young people with communication differences.
• Understanding of relevant national policies such as NICE guidelines.
• In-depth knowledge of interventions relevant to autism.

Responsibilities

• Part of a valued team in Wiltshire.
• Deliver autism-related interventions.
• Stay updated with relevant research and developments.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Recognised health professional degree qualification

Job description

Overview

As a Band 5 or Band 6 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner you'll be part of our valued team in Wiltshire. You will feel valued as a Band 5 or Band 6 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner within HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

Benefits

• Band 5 or Band 6 salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers
• Access to your wages as you earn them
• Support for wellbeing and life management (online and face to face help with mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes and activity challenges, post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling)
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our Outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
• An open, just culture where you\'re encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with a majority of our rated services holding good or outstanding ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Ideal Candidate

• Essential: Recognised health professional degree qualification or equivalent (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapist, Mental Health Nurse, Autism Practitioner)
• If applicable, registered with the Health Professions Council
• Licence to Practice
• Registration with relevant professional body
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to children and young people with social communication differences and attention/energy differences
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the specialist client group such as NICE guidelines
• Up to date knowledge of relevant research and developments in the field of autism
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice within the field of autism
• In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational and diary management skill

Desirable

• Experience of working in a neurodevelopmental assessment service which considers autism and ADHD
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network / Special Interest Group