Job summary
Are you an experienced healthcare professional with a passion for supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and skilledBand 6level Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist, or Occupational Therapist with significant experience inworking with young people withneurodevelopmental needsto join our Children's Neurodevelopmental Service. You will be responsible for carrying out and completing comprehensiveand standardisedassessments for children and young people, supporting accurate diagnosis and tailored intervention planning.
There are 2x full-time posts available, however, the service will consider part-time with a minimum of 30 hours per week. You will be based in Norwich or King's Lynn with an expectation to travel across the County.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for two full-time (band 6 level) Qualified Nurse, Speech and Language Therapist, or Occupational Therapist, with substantial experience working with children with neurodevelopmental conditions, and proven experience in conducting assessments for autism, ADHD, or related neurodevelopmental conditions.
The postholder will be compassionate,proactive, and detail-orientated, with excellentcommunication skills, and the ability to deliver sensitive feedback to families.
Knowledge of diagnostic processes and diagnostic criteria for neurodevelopmental conditions is essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and respond to tight deadlines.
About us
Join our dedicated and supportive team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs. This role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to early diagnosis and intervention, supporting children, young people and families, whilst developing your career in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
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Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills.
With effect from the 1st April 2026 Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust will be merging with Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust to form a new organisation. The new Trust will provide a wide range of community health and social care services to over 4 million people, with a budget of circa £380 million and a workforce of over 7,000 people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting and completing detailed assessments of children and young people, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHDincluding carrying out standardised assessments such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
- Engage with children and young people in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner.
- Engage with parents and carers in a caring and sensitive manner
- Make reasonable adjustments to appointments where needed.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to interpret assessment findings and contribute to diagnostic decisions.
- Providing clear and compassionate feedback to parents and carers regarding diagnostic outcomes.
- Contributing to the development of individual support and intervention plans based on assessment results.
- Ensuring all assessments are thorough, accurate, and that associated admin is completed within specified timeframes.
Please see the attached documents for the full job descriptions and person specifications for the relevant disciplines (Specialist Nurse, Specialist Occupational Therapist and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting and completing detailed assessments of children and young people, focusing on neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHDincluding carrying out standardised assessments such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule.
- Engage with children and young people in a sensitive and age-appropriate manner.
- Engage with parents and carers in a caring and sensitive manner
- Make reasonable adjustments to appointments where needed.
- Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to interpret assessment findings and contribute to diagnostic decisions.
- Providing clear and compassionate feedback to parents and carers regarding diagnostic outcomes.
- Contributing to the development of individual support and intervention plans based on assessment results.
- Ensuring all assessments are thorough, accurate, and that associated admin is completed within specified timeframes.
Please see the attached documents for the full job descriptions and person specifications for the relevant disciplines (Specialist Nurse, Specialist Occupational Therapist and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant discipline (Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy).
- Registered member of HCPC or NMC.
- Portfolio of own CPD, evidence of attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate training courses.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Substantial experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience of working with children and young people who have ADHD and/or Autism.
- Commitment to clinical audit.
- Contributed to training children, young people and their families and/or with own colleagues. to clinical audit.
- Experience in sensory based assessment and intervention.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients with children, young people and their families.
- Able to convey complex information clearly to children, young people and their families and other professionals both in verbal and written form.
- Able to make own efficient travel arrangements.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of using standardised assessments, including ADOS assessments.
- Evidence of innovation, underpinned by theory, within own clinical area.
- Developing ability to take on clinical and leadership responsibility.
Communication
Essential
- Able to pass on skills/knowledge to others, in formal and informal settings.
- Able and willing to seek specialist support when clinically indicated.
- Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with children, young people and families with a range of needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively taking into account the different needs of children, young people and their families.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of providing support to colleagues and/or students.
- Able and willing to seek specialist support/ supervision within the MDT as required.
- Able to reflect on skills and areas of development and take appropriate action.
- Able to manage change effectively.
- Able to nurture skills and delegate appropriately.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Shows empathy, tact and sensitivity for children, young people and their families as well as to colleagues.
- To act as an advocate for children, young people and their families.
- To respect the opinions of children, young people and their families as well as colleagues.
- Values diversity.
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language in both verbal and written formats.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant discipline (Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy).
- Registered member of HCPC or NMC.
- Portfolio of own CPD, evidence of attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate training courses.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Substantial experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience of working with children and young people who have ADHD and/or Autism.
- Commitment to clinical audit.
- Contributed to training children, young people and their families and/or with own colleagues. to clinical audit.
- Experience in sensory based assessment and intervention.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients with children, young people and their families.
- Able to convey complex information clearly to children, young people and their families and other professionals both in verbal and written form.
- Able to make own efficient travel arrangements.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of using standardised assessments, including ADOS assessments.
- Evidence of innovation, underpinned by theory, within own clinical area.
- Developing ability to take on clinical and leadership responsibility.
Communication
Essential
- Able to pass on skills/knowledge to others, in formal and informal settings.
- Able and willing to seek specialist support when clinically indicated.
- Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with children, young people and families with a range of needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively taking into account the different needs of children, young people and their families.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of providing support to colleagues and/or students.
- Able and willing to seek specialist support/ supervision within the MDT as required.
- Able to reflect on skills and areas of development and take appropriate action.
- Able to manage change effectively.
- Able to nurture skills and delegate appropriately.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Shows empathy, tact and sensitivity for children, young people and their families as well as to colleagues.
- To act as an advocate for children, young people and their families.
- To respect the opinions of children, young people and their families as well as colleagues.
- Values diversity.
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language in both verbal and written formats.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
