There are exciting times ahead for Neurodevelopmental Services in West Wales, and we would like to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our friendly and inclusive Adult ADHD and Integrated Autism Services.
We are seeking to employ a professional registrant (Registered Nurse (Adult), RMN, Registered Nurse (LD) to join the team.
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the field of neuro-divergence and a passion for improving the lives of neurodivergent adults. You will have a range of transferrable skills and a desire for developing your skills and knowledge around ADHD, autism, and neuro-divergence. You will be able to work under pressure to provide high quality, collaborative care and support to neuro-divergent individuals with or without mental health and/or learning difficulties.
Interviews will be held on 20/1/25.
Main duties of the job
Your work in the first instance will be to help support the safe and effective titration of adults being treated for ADHD, but in time will involve diagnostic assessment of autism and ADHD (full training will be provided). As the service evolves, you will be required to work with neuro-divergent adults to help identify and address support needs, working in partnership with individuals, family members, services across Hywel Dda, and partner organisations.
The Adult ADHD Service offers diagnostic assessment and treatment of ADHD. The West Wales Integrated Autism Service offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults who do not meet eligibility criteria for statutory services such as mental health and learning disabilities. The service also offers time-limited support and professional consultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism. Both services are co-located and cater for the Hywel Dda University Health Board region.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private, and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant degree in professional specialism (Nursing/Allied Health Professional/Social Worker)
* Registered member of Professional Body
* Post-registration qualification or demonstrates equivalent experience to post-graduate diploma level
* Demonstrates an understanding of national and local policy related to neuro-divergence
* Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of neurodivergent individuals (in particular ADHD/Autism), their families, carers, and partners
* Has insight into the changing needs of neuro-divergent individuals across the lifespan
* Has knowledge of multi-agency partnership working and/or provision of multidisciplinary care/support of neuro-divergent adults
* Ability to maintain and provide accurate records, data, and reports as required
* Has an understanding of the local, cultural, linguistic, and demographic factors which influence service delivery in own clinical specialism
Desirable
* Training in Neurodevelopmental conditions
* Teaching/mentoring Qualification
* Further higher degree or post Graduate Cert in clinical/therapeutic practice
* Can demonstrate a professional interest in ADHD and other Neurodivergencies
* Has knowledge of a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools relevant to the client group
Experience
Essential
* Has knowledge of working with adults and/or children diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism
* Willingness to develop knowledge and experience in working with neuro-divergent individuals across the lifespan
* Experience of multi-agency partnership working and ability to promote multi-disciplinary/multi-agency and collaborative practice with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
* Ability and experience in developing, planning, implementing, and delivering a range of training packages to others
* Experience in using information gathering/reporting systems and is IT literate in the use of appropriate software
* Demonstrates effective risk assessment and risk management experience
Desirable
* Knowledge and experience of strategies and approaches that support Neurodivergent people and their families
* Experience supporting individuals with complex Biopsychosocial needs
* Experience in Mental health assessment skills
* Post-registration experience of mental health or Learning disabilities
* Demonstrates experience of supporting, supervising, and developing skills of less experienced staff
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Ty Gwili
Carmarthen
SA312AJ
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