Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a flexible part-time clinician to support neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention in children 0–18 years. The role involves working across clinical, home and education settings, with supervision and ongoing professional development provided.

The post offers flexible working options within NHSGGC, with a focus on partnership with families and education teams to optimise child self-management and outcomes.

Qualifications

• HCPC- or NMC-registered professional required.
• Advanced knowledge of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental profiles.
• Experience in neurodevelopment assessment and intervention in children 0–18.
• Experience in service development and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Assess, formulate and diagnose neurodevelopmental conditions in children and families.
• Develop and evaluate complex care programmes with carers involvement.
• Provide pre-diagnosis support across multi-agency and education settings.
• Work autonomously and supervise Health Care Support Workers as required.
• Promote partnership with patients, carers and other professionals.

Skills

HCPC/NMC registered

Neurodevelopment knowledge

Autonomous practitioner

Clinical governance knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education liaison

CPD evidence

Adaptability

Home visiting experience

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Registered with professional body

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

This post is suitable for an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or registered Nurse. You are required to be HCPC/NMC registered (or relevant professional body), have relevant experience in neurodevelopment assessment, diagnosis and support strategies. As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work as an autonomous practitioner to fulfil the key functions of the Neurodevelopmental Service. In particular the post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, formulation, and diagnosis of a range of neurodevelopmental conditions and will recommend, implement and evaluate complex programmes of care that proactively involves the person and their carers’ and optimises selfmanagement for children and young people (0-18 years) and their families. This post also provides pre diagnosis supports/ consultations across the multi-agency settings and education settings. Training and support for your professional development will be provided and we are committed to regular supervision, both uni-professional as well as part of multi-disciplinary team to support reflection, and evidence-based practice. It will be an advantage to have experience of assessment and intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences. The post holder is required to undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered Health Care Support Workers. The post-holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. This involves working in a variety of clinical/home/near to home community environments.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

This exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team in West Dun Locality team for specialist children services on a permanent basis with the focus of the post on supporting neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention and working across ND pathway. This is permanent part-time post of 21.6 hours per week. Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours. This will be based at the acorn centre in the Vale of Leven hospital Alexandria. The shift pattern for this post is 3 out of the 5 working days Monday- Friday. No weekend working or shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioner’s professional activities
• To be responsible and accountable for assessment of a range of neurodivergent profiles, supporting the development, management and implementation of patient care programmes and specialist patient care packages within the ND service and to input to board wide care programmes
• To co-ordinate intervention that may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient /carers /relatives /other health professionals
• To work closely with teachers and support staff within the Education department to ensure that the child is assisted to achieve both therapeutic and educational targets by setting joint targets and inputting into Children’s Plan
• To provide ND Service input as lone practitioner in Clinic, patients home, nursery, primary and secondary schools both mainstream and special school locations as required
• To manage clinical risk within own caseload and that of designated team at all times
• To use specialist knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate
• To carry out duties/tasks to support the patient care pathway as delegated by the Neurodevelopmental Clinical Coordinator
• Apply national guidelines and legislation, relating to health and social care, including child protection guidelines in order to ensure effective clinical practice and adherence to SCS governance standards
• Maintaining professional standards of practice as set by the HCPC, NMC or relevant.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered nurse, Allied Health Professional, or equivalent profession
• Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent
• Registered with your own professional body
• Advanced knowledge of neurodiversity and various neurodevelopmental profiles
• Advanced knowledge of normal child development
• Experience of service development in both design and application
• Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance, including quality, audit and risk management
• Evidence of active and ongoing CPD
• Evidence of Clinical Supervision / reflective practice as a supervisor
• Specialist knowledge of rights, values-based practice and legislation frameworks
• Evidence of using digital technology / information systems / email and basic applications
• Experience of working in the community environment
• Experience of care coordination
• Experience of line management responsibilities
• Ability to work flexibly, prioritise workload, delegate appropriately, and adapt to meet person-centred care without direct supervision
• Ability to form therapeutic professional relationships with others and work as part of a wider team
• Ability to undertake a number of clinical contacts in a home or near-to-home environment on a daily basis, which may involve driving

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work-life balance

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.