Mental Health Nurse ASD Assessor

RGH-Global Ltd; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning practice is seeking a skilled NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. This hybrid role involves conducting diagnostic assessments for children referred for autism and ADHD, utilizing established tools and methodologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing detailed reports, providing recommendations, and may also supervise junior staff. This innovative firm is dedicated to high-quality psychological care, offering a supportive environment with ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Full ongoing training and clinical supervision

Birthday day off/ day in lieu

Company benefits and discounts

Company events

Ongoing training and CPD

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and conduct diagnostic assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for autism and ADHD in children.
• Write assessment reports and provide recommendations and interventions.

Skills

Diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments

Report writing

Clinical supervision

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Experience with children and young people

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Position: NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse - Neurodevelopmental assessments

Location: Harrogate - Hybrid

Role: Permanent

Salary: £35,000 - £65,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Start: ASAP

Our client is an award-winning, NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland. They provide high-quality services to clients, including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children, as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards, assessments in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal cases.

The Role:

This is a hybrid role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and/or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and GP referral. Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely. For hybrid roles, the candidate must be able to travel to the Harrogate base. The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools. The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner, as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. Additionally, the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

Qualifications:

1. NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse
2. Must be eligible to work in the UK.
3. Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/specialist developmental assessments with children and young people.
4. ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.
5. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Experience in report writing and record keeping.
7. Clinical supervision integral to the role.

Benefits:

1. Pension.
2. Generous Annual Leave allowance.
3. Full ongoing training and clinical supervision.
4. Birthday day off/ day in lieu.
5. Company benefits and discounts.
6. Company events.
7. Ongoing training and CPD.