Mental Health Nurse ASD Assessor

RGH-Global Ltd; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team in Huddersfield. This hybrid role involves conducting specialist assessments for children and young people with suspected autism and ADHD, providing recommendations, and supervising junior staff. Suitable candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications to ensure high-quality clinical care.

Benefits

Pension

Generous Annual Leave allowance

Full ongoing training and supervision

Birthday day off/ day in lieu

Company benefits and discounts

Company events

Ongoing training and CPD

Clinical supervision integral to the role

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Trained in ADOS-2/ ADI-R.
• Ability to supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD.
• Write assessment reports professionally and timely.
• Support junior team members based on experience.

Skills

Report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Diagnostic assessments

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Position:NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse -Neurodevelopmental assessmentsLocation: Huddersfield -HybridRole:PermanentSalary: £39,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)Start:ASAPOur 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 across the UK and Ireland, 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.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:

• NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse

• Must be eligible to work in UK.

• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental/ specialist developmental assessments with children and young people.

• ADOS-2/ ADI-R trained.

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience in report writing and record keeping.

Benefits:

• Pension.

• Generous Annual Leave allowance.

• Full ongoing training and clinical supervision.

• Birthday day of/ day in lieu.

• Company benefits and discounts.

• Company events.

• Ongoing training and CPD.

• Clinical Supervision integral to the role.