Senior Neurodevelopmental Specialist

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Neurodevelopmental Specialist to join the Newberry Child Development Centre. The post leads the assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental differences, including autism and ADHD, within newly launched pathways, delivering high-quality, equitable care.

You will collaborate with Paediatricians, Psychologists and Therapists, helping shape services, supervising colleagues and promoting family-centred neuro-affirming

Qualifications

• Degree in SLT, OT or Nursing and registered with HCPC or NMC.
• Postgraduate courses in Autism/Neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Leadership training or experience in leading teams is desirable.
• Membership of RCOT or RCSLT advantageous.
• Experience supervising juniors and students in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and leadership within the Neurodevelopmental pathway.
• Develop, implement and evaluate NDD assessment and diagnostic pathways.
• Collaborate with Paediatricians, Psychologists, Therapists and education partners for integrated care.
• Offer senior oversight, case discussions and supervision to the MDT.
• Contribute to service planning, workforce development, performance monitoring and quality improvement.

Skills

Neurodevelopmental disorders

ADOS-2 training

Safeguarding

Supervision of juniors

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical leadership

Education

Degree in SLT/OT/Nursing

HCPC or NMC registration

Autism/Neurodevelopmental courses

RCOT/RCSLT membership

Leadership training

Children and Young People Specialist Section membership

Job description

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Neurodevelopmental Specialist

The closing date is 16 November 2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Neurodevelopmental (NDD) Specialist to provide clinical expertise and leadership. This is an exciting time for our NDD service at the Newberry Child Development Centre, as we significantly expand our team to be able to deliver our newly launched Neurodevelopmental assessment pathways. This role will involve the assessment and diagnosisof children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences, including Autism and ADHD.

The post holder will also act as a senior member of the clinical team, alongside the clinical leads, in assisting with shaping, embedding and leading a high-quality, timely and equitable NDD assessment service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health care professional passionate about making a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families. If you are a compassionate, autonomous professional who wants to work in a fast paced, innovative and evidence-based field of practice, this could be the ideal role for you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise and leadership within the Neurodevelopmental pathway, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based practice.

Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of NDD assessment and diagnostic pathways.

Work collaboratively with Paediatricians, Psychologists, Therapists, education and other external stakeholders to ensure integrated care.

Offer clinical expertise, and provide senior oversight, case discussion and supervision to the multidisciplinary team.

Contribute to service planning, workforce development, performance monitoring and quality improvement.

Support a culture of compassionate, family-centred and neuro-affirming practice.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Neurodevelopmental practitioner passionate about making a meaningful difference to neurodiverse children and young people.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and person specification that accompanies this advert added for further details

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing
• Current HCPC or NMC Registration
• Relevant clinical courses in the field of Autism / Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Registered member of specialist college e.g. RCOT, RCSLT
• Leadership course
• Membership of relevant specialist group e.g. Children and Young People Specialist Section

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of working within the speciality of Neurodevelopmental disorders, across a range of different settings.
• Evidence of post graduate training in the specialism e.g. Sensory integration, PECS, Elklan, Developmental Trauma and Attachment.
• Trained to clinical reliability in administering the ADOS 2
• Knowledge of strategies used to support children and young people with Neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children.
• Experience of supervising and supporting junior colleagues, students and volunteers.

Skills, abilities and competencies

• Communication skills including empathy, motivational and assertiveness skills. Ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner, organising, prioritising and delegating workloads as appropriate
• Ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and adapt to the needs of the service
• Ability to teach / train and motivate others
• Experience of engaging in and delivering clinical supervision

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.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum pro rata