Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Neurodevelopmental Senior Practitioner

The closing date is 03 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our neurodevelopmental service. The post holder will be experienced in the assessment of autism and ADHD for young people.

You would join a committed and skilled multidisciplinary team of professionals providing assessments to young people referred for neurodevelopmental assessments.

Main duties of the job

To provide assessments for ADHD and Autism using the ADOS method of assessment.

To be able to take a detailed developmental history and be up to date in the risk assessment process.

To be proficient in diagnostic assessment report writing and able to work as part of the larger multidisciplinary team in making diagnostic decisions following assessment.

To be able to record and keep relevant and detailed clinical notes.

About us

The neurodevelopmental team is a part of the CAMHS service in Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation trust. There is a commitment to providing supervision and options where relevant to enhance training including via apprenticeship.

The team regularly has students and has a commitment to providing supportive and educational experiences to students placed in the team.

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-21709

Job locations

St Anne's Centre

The Ridge

St Leonards o/s

TN37 7PT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The applicant will be familiar with NICE guidance and relevant research in relation to neurodevelopmental assessments.

The use of the ADOS assessment is used in the assessment of Autism and the ability to complete assessment reports is expected.

The QB test is used as part of the ADHD assessment process and both assessments require the ability to take a detailed developmental history.

Care and treatment planning is expected for every young person being assessed. It is also expected that full risk assessments will be completed.

Patient outcome measures are used to ensure that we continue to provide high quality care to all young people in the service.

The ability to complete and maintain accurate and detailed records alongside the ability to both work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and to use own initiative.

You will contribute to team development and be able to provide supervision to others in the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The applicant will be familiar with NICE guidance and relevant research in relation to neurodevelopmental assessments.

The use of the ADOS assessment is used in the assessment of Autism and the ability to complete assessment reports is expected.

The QB test is used as part of the ADHD assessment process and both assessments require the ability to take a detailed developmental history.

Care and treatment planning is expected for every young person being assessed. It is also expected that full risk assessments will be completed.

Patient outcome measures are used to ensure that we continue to provide high quality care to all young people in the service.

The ability to complete and maintain accurate and detailed records alongside the ability to both work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and to use own initiative.

You will contribute to team development and be able to provide supervision to others in the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
Supplementary/Independent Non Medical Prescribing Module (level 3) or willingness to train in (through trust support and sponsorship)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Experience of supervising staff and students
Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
Awareness of Trust policies and service specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role
Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training, experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group
Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area
Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
Supplementary/Independent Non Medical Prescribing Module (level 3) or willingness to train in (through trust support and sponsorship)

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area
Experience of supervising staff and students
Able to manage a caseload of patients with complex mental health needs
Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to service area
Awareness of Trust policies and service specification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).