Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea Bay University Health Board invites applications for a Band 8a Senior Advanced Practitioner in the Children and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Service, focusing on ASD and Dual Diagnosis pathways. The post combines advanced clinical practice, staff leadership and system-wide collaboration to deliver timely, person-centred assessments.

You will lead complex assessments, provide expert governance and support multi-disciplinary teams, with responsibilities for service improvement,

Qualifications

• Level 7 Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Professional registration with NMC/HCPC
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous advanced clinical practice within the Neurodevelopmental Service.
• Lead service improvement and pathway redesign.
• Provide leadership, supervision and staff development.
• Collaborate across MDT and multi-agency partners.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Clinical assessment

Education

Level 7 Education (Master's Degree) relevant to area of practice

Professional registration (NMC, HCPC)

Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio

Job description

Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner Neurodevelopmental Disorders

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Senior Advanced Practitioner to join the Children and Young People's Neurodevelopmental Service, with a specific focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Dual Diagnosis (ASD/ADHD) pathways.

This is a senior practitioner role combining advanced clinical practice, staff leadership, service improvement and system-wide collaboration. The post holder will be a key contributor to the delivery, quality and ongoing development of neurodevelopmental assessment pathways, supporting safe, timely and person-centred care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

Main duties include advanced, autonomous clinical practice within the Neurodevelopmental Service, contributing to ASD and Dual Diagnosis (ASD/ADHD) diagnostic pathways. The post holder will undertake complex assessment, formulation and clinical decision-making within agreed scope and governance, and provide expert advice and leadership across the MDT to support high-quality diagnostic outcomes. Responsibilities also include day-to-day professional and operational leadership, line management/clinical supervision, and supporting induction, supervision and competency development. The role leads service improvement (pathway redesign, efficiency and reducing unwarranted variation), supports delivery of national priorities (timely access and prudent, value-based care), and uses data/audit/feedback to drive quality improvement and business/workforce planning. The post holder contributes to clinical governance, audit, risk and assurance; ensures practice aligns with professional standards, national guidance and local policy; and supports learning from incidents/complaints/feedback. The role is a key liaison with education, local authority, CAMHS, primary care and third-sector partners, promotes effective multi-agency working in line with ALN responsibilities, and represents the service at relevant forums.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or to view in Trac

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Professional registration
• Level 7 Education (Master's Degree) relevant to area of practice.
• Professional registration (NMC,HCPC) NMC HCPC
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
• Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice
• Management/Leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience.

Experience

• Extensive post registration clinical experience in advanced practice within speciality area.
• Evidence of performing at Advanced Level of Practice.
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

Essential Aptitude and abilities

• Adheres to & can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
• Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting.
• Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience.
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

• Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation.
• Able to work hours flexibly.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.