Mental Health Nurse – Neurodevelopmental Assessments – Harrogate

RGH-Global Limited; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Mental Health Nurse specializing in neurodevelopmental assessments. This role focuses on delivering critical diagnostic assessments for children referred via NHS pathways for suspected autism and ADHD. With flexible hybrid or remote working options, you will contribute to a respected organization dedicated to transforming lives. Your expertise will support families and individuals in a busy, impactful service, making a meaningful difference in the field of mental health care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with experience in neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and autism/ADHD assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialist assessments for autism and ADHD using established tools.
• Prepare professional reports with tailored recommendations and interventions.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments

Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registration

Additional qualifications in autism/ADHD

Tools

ADOS-2

ADI-R

Job description

Job Title: Mental Health Nurse - Neurodevelopmental Assessments - Harrogate
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire (Hybrid options available)
Role: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP

Our client, an award-winning, NHS- and HSE-approved practice, is committed to delivering exceptional psychological care across the UK and Ireland.

Renowned for their high-quality services, they provide neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children, alongside expert witness assessments for courts, parole boards, and cases in criminal/prison law, family law, immigration law, and medico-legal settings. With a strong track record of excellence, they consistently meet the demands of NHS contracts.

The Role

Join a dynamic team as a Mental Health Nurse specializing in Neurodevelopmental Assessments. This rewarding role focuses on delivering critical diagnostic assessments for children referred via NHS Patient Choice and GP pathways for suspected autism and/or ADHD. Part of the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team, you'll support families and individuals in a busy, impactful service.

This flexible position offers hybrid or remote working options, with vacancies available across UK sites. Hybrid roles require travel to their office in Harrogate. Opportunities span various experience levels, including senior roles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for autism and/or ADHD using established diagnostic tools.
• Drawing on your mental health expertise to assess co-occurring conditions where relevant.
• Preparing timely, professional reports with tailored recommendations and interventions.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to ensure outstanding care.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff (depending on experience).

Assessments are primarily NHS-funded via GP referrals, with some tasks manageable remotely, offering flexibility and balance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC (HCPC/GMC registration also considered).
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Proven experience conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments with children and young people.
• Clinical background supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties.
• Strong knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate autism/ADHD assessment tools.
• Proficiency in differential diagnosis.
• Ideally trained in ADOS-2 and/or ADI-R.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for detailed report writing and record-keeping.
• A collaborative team player, comfortable in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Additional qualifications in autism, ADHD, or related fields are highly valued.
• Experience or interest in providing clinical supervision (integral to senior roles).

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference as a Mental Health Nurse specialising in neurodevelopmental care. Whether based in Harrogate with hybrid working or fully remote, you'll contribute to a respected, growing organisation dedicated to transforming lives.

Apply now to start ASAP and bring your expertise to our mission-driven team!