Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Neurodevelopmental Pathway Navigator

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

According to latest HO legislation, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Please note, your application will be rejected if it is identified that sponsorship is required to undertake this role.

The Children and Young Peoples Autism Service has an exciting opportunity for a Neurodevelopmental Pathway Navigator to join the service.

The ND Pathway Navigator will offer needs-led support and signposting to families and young people within the neurodevelopmental pathways/service, this includes the well-established CYP autism service and the newly developing ND pathway including ADHD.

This post is based in Anglesey House, Rugeley, but will include some potential for home visits to locations across South Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will ensure that the children and young people are well while waiting for their Neurodevelopmental assessments by signposting parents, carers and young people to further support.

The post holder will also liaise closely with the internal and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure the family and young person have the correct support in place.

To work together with other members of the MDT.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-KM-25-7483814

Job locations

Anglesey House

Wheelhouse Road

Rugeley

WS15 1UL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and responsibilities please view the attached JD and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and responsibilities please view the attached JD and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or similar or demonstrate equivalent level of experience
  • Knowledge of autism acquired through formal training or experience

Desirable

  • Accreidted training in Mental Health and/or Child Development and/or Neurodevelopment
  • Advanced level apprenticeship relevant to roles such as Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner or NVQ 4 in Mental Health or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supporting family/carers/children and young people coping with autism
  • Previous experience of working with children and young people with Autism and/or ADHD

Desirable

  • Experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
  • Experience of working in community settings
  • Experience of collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or similar or demonstrate equivalent level of experience
  • Knowledge of autism acquired through formal training or experience

Desirable

  • Accreidted training in Mental Health and/or Child Development and/or Neurodevelopment
  • Advanced level apprenticeship relevant to roles such as Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner or NVQ 4 in Mental Health or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of supporting family/carers/children and young people coping with autism
  • Previous experience of working with children and young people with Autism and/or ADHD

Desirable

  • Experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
  • Experience of working in community settings
  • Experience of collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Anglesey House

Wheelhouse Road

Rugeley

WS15 1UL


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Anglesey House

Wheelhouse Road

Rugeley

WS15 1UL


Employer's website

https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead

Kellee Ward

kellee.ward@mpft.nhs.uk

03003030691

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

301-KM-25-7483814

Job locations

Anglesey House

Wheelhouse Road

Rugeley

WS15 1UL


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