Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the Neurodevelopment (ND) Team for an experienced practitioner to be part of the assessment service for children and young people with neurodiverse presentations. The role requires confidence in assessment skills, decision making and multi-disciplinary working. The practitioner will be part of the multidisciplinary approach to assessment and will support and be supported by the team. They will attend a weekly MDT to support the assessment process. An understanding of the Gwent ND Profiling Tool, ND assessment process, Putting Things Right (PTR) complaints procedures and supervision support skills will be desirable. The ND service is currently in the process of transition and change, an understanding of change management, team building, and compassionate leadership are qualities that will provide support to the team Main duties of the job As a member of the Neuro-Developmental (ND) service, the post holder will support the collaborative multi-disciplinary team delivering evidence based assessments and interventions in line with national guidelines related to ND disorders. The post holder will raise awareness of ND conditions inclusive of providing training to other agencies and family intervention. The post holder will contribute to the MDT ND assessments and support family's pre and post diagnosis and work with families with ND disorders. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-NMR106-0225 Job locations St Cadoc's Hospital Lodge Road, Caerleon Newport NP18 3XQ Job description Job responsibilities The Neurodevelopment Service evaluates multiple aspects of children's development received inthe referral information and provides appropriate support to children and families. The process ofneurodevelopmental assessment is dynamic and individualised, requiring an empathetic and holistic approach. The support / intervention provided will be based on a combination of interviewing, observation, standardised testing, and interpretation of results to evaluate a child's neurological and developmental functioning. Information will be analysed from the referral to consider the developmental, familial, social and environmental factors of the child and family. This will include information about birth, early milestones and identify any familial conditions that might contribute to neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning disabilities). There will also be understanding of the child's home environment, social interactions, and educational background. Standardised Tests used within the Neurodevelopment Service include: ADOS-2, QB and QB Check, Neurodevelopmental Profile Tools, ESSENCE-D, ADi-R, rating scales such as SNAP V. The clinician will be able to identify areas of developmental concerns such as speech and language issues, recognising differences in speech clarity and fluency, comprehension, expression, and pragmatic use of language. Evaluate the childs use of gestures, facial expressions, and body language, which is particularly important in assessing children with ASD. The clinician will be able to evaluate the child's response to different sensory stimuli, such as touch, sound, and movement and understand their sensory responses. Collaboration with specialists such as occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists is essential to get a full understanding of the childs development and neurodevelopmental issues. The clinician should integrate all collected data (clinical history, observations, standardised assessments) to identify areas / domains of need that are impacting upon the childs daily functioning. Following the assessment process, the clinician will consult with the MDT to consider diagnostic outcomes, feed the outcome to the family, provide an outcome report based on the assessment and provide advice to post diagnostic services available to the child and family. Job description Job responsibilities The Neurodevelopment Service evaluates multiple aspects of children's development received inthe referral information and provides appropriate support to children and families. The process ofneurodevelopmental assessment is dynamic and individualised, requiring an empathetic and holistic approach. The support / intervention provided will be based on a combination of interviewing, observation, standardised testing, and interpretation of results to evaluate a child's neurological and developmental functioning. Information will be analysed from the referral to consider the developmental, familial, social and environmental factors of the child and family. This will include information about birth, early milestones and identify any familial conditions that might contribute to neurodevelopmental concerns (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning disabilities). There will also be understanding of the child's home environment, social interactions, and educational background. Standardised Tests used within the Neurodevelopment Service include: ADOS-2, QB and QB Check, Neurodevelopmental Profile Tools, ESSENCE-D, ADi-R, rating scales such as SNAP V. The clinician will be able to identify areas of developmental concerns such as speech and language issues, recognising differences in speech clarity and fluency, comprehension, expression, and pragmatic use of language. Evaluate the childs use of gestures, facial expressions, and body language, which is particularly important in assessing children with ASD. The clinician will be able to evaluate the child's response to different sensory stimuli, such as touch, sound, and movement and understand their sensory responses. Collaboration with specialists such as occupational therapists, speech therapists and psychologists is essential to get a full understanding of the childs development and neurodevelopmental issues. The clinician should integrate all collected data (clinical history, observations, standardised assessments) to identify areas / domains of need that are impacting upon the childs daily functioning. Following the assessment process, the clinician will consult with the MDT to consider diagnostic outcomes, feed the outcome to the family, provide an outcome report based on the assessment and provide advice to post diagnostic services available to the child and family. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of supervision of junior staff. Desirable Evidence of effective partnership working Experience within the field of mental health Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Teaching / Occupational Therapist / Speech & Language Therapist / Social Worker Qualification i.e RMN /RSCN / relevant degree Up to date registration (to be maintained) Desirable Relevant CAMHS and nursing / therapies / experience and training Skills and Attributes Essential Evidence of well-developed skills & knowledge Ability to work autonomously on own initiative within the role of professional practice. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Knowledge/ experience of clinical supervision. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Skills and Attributes Essential Evidence of well-developed skills & knowledge Ability to work autonomously on own initiative within the role of professional practice. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Knowledge/ experience of clinical supervision. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary team working. Experience of supervision of junior staff. Desirable Evidence of effective partnership working Experience within the field of mental health Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse / Teaching / Occupational Therapist / Speech & Language Therapist / Social Worker Qualification i.e RMN /RSCN / relevant degree Up to date registration (to be maintained) Desirable Relevant CAMHS and nursing / therapies / experience and training Skills and Attributes Essential Evidence of well-developed skills & knowledge Ability to work autonomously on own initiative within the role of professional practice. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Knowledge/ experience of clinical supervision. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh Skills and Attributes Essential Evidence of well-developed skills & knowledge Ability to work autonomously on own initiative within the role of professional practice. Effective interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Knowledge/ experience of clinical supervision. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh 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). 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. 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address St Cadoc's Hospital Lodge Road, Caerleon Newport NP18 3XQ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)