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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching

AI generated summary

  • You should have significant experience with children’s developmental needs, conduct assessments, maintain records, communicate effectively, engage in professional development, and adhere to health policies.
  • You will coordinate developmental assessments, support families, manage patient records, collaborate in a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to service improvements and professional development.

Requirements

  • We have an exciting opportunity for a professional with significant experience of working with children who have additional developmental needs to join our dedicated team!
  • Using knowledge of children’s neurodevelopmental needs to inform the child’s developmental assessment including undertaking ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule.) with team colleague when required.
  • Maintain and complete an accurate patient record, ensuring a detailed account of their child’s assessment.
  • Communicate with, actively listen, interpret and respond to patients’, relatives, carers and visitors, in order to provide appropriate support.
  • Take responsibility for own and others professional development.
  • Engage in evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
  • Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
  • Contribute to service developments related to CDC to ensure excellent patient care is achieved considering the goals led by the NHS plan, NICE Guidelines and local initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder will take a key role in coordinating and participating in these (pre school) developmental assessments while supporting the children and family through the process.
  • The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families.
  • In particular co-ordinating and participating in the assessment of children with developmental concerns.
  • They will participate in the management of the department when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Lead or Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner.
  • They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
  • To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff.
  • Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the Child Development Centre.
  • Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of children and their families working autonomously as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
  • Using knowledge of children’s neurodevelopmental needs to inform the child’s developmental assessment including undertaking ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule) with team colleague when required.
  • Maintain and complete an accurate patient record, ensuring a detailed account of their child’s assessment.
  • Communicate with, actively listen, interpret and respond to patients’, relatives, carers and visitors, in order to provide appropriate support.
  • Take responsibility for own and others professional development.
  • Engage in evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
  • Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
  • Contribute to service developments related to CDC to ensure excellent patient care is achieved considering the goals led by the NHS plan, NICE Guidelines and local initiatives.

FAQs

What is the role of a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner?

The Neurodevelopmental Practitioner coordinates and participates in developmental assessments for children with additional developmental needs, supporting both the children and their families throughout the process.

What qualifications or experience are required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have significant experience working with children who have additional developmental needs and knowledge of children's neurodevelopmental requirements.

What does the Child Development Centre (CDC) provide?

The CDC is a child-friendly hub that offers a nurturing environment for pre-school and school-age children to be assessed by a multi-disciplinary team.

Will I be responsible for managing the department?

Yes, the post holder will participate in the management of the department when required, ensuring smooth and efficient operations in the absence of senior staff.

Is the position part of a multi-disciplinary team?

Yes, the Neurodevelopmental Practitioner will work autonomously as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to meet the needs of children and their families.

What kind of assessments will I be involved in?

The role includes undertaking developmental assessments, including participation in ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule) with team colleagues when required.

How does the organization ensure professional development?

The post holder will take responsibility for their own professional development and contribute to the learning environment, ensuring high standards of clinical practice.

What are the core values of the organization?

The organization values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Courage in its operations and interactions.

How does the Hospital Group support diversity and inclusion?

The Hospital Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and has active Networks to support colleagues from all backgrounds, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Jane Smith, Lead Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, at jane.smith133@nhs.net or by phone at 01604 545841.

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust provides general acute services for a population of 380,000 and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living throughout whole of Northamptonshire, a population of 684,000. The Trust is also an accredited cancer centre and provides cancer services to a wider population of 880,000 who live in Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. We are one of the largest employers in Northampton and we are looking for talented nurses and doctors to join our MDT's and to deliver the best possible care to all of our patients. If you believe you can make a difference, come and join our team here at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.