An exciting opportunity has arisen for 3 Assistant Practitioners to join the established, friendly and forward thinking Argyll and Bute Child Health Neurodevelopment team. The Assistant Practitioners will work within the community paediatrics team to support the Clinical Nurse Specialist and other members of the team providing help and support within the Neurodevelopment ADHD service to children, young people and their families. There are 3 posts available which are all full time posts 37 hrs per week. Base is negotiable within Argyll and Bute HSCP. This is an exciting time in the development of our Neurodevelopment team. The Line Manager for these posts will be the Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are seeking highly motivated individuals who are flexible, hardworking and professional. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required. You must have the ability to work as part of a team as well as to work independently. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic and welcoming team. Essential Qualifications The successful candidates should have attained the following qualification SCQF Level 8, SNNEB/NNEB/HNC or HND/SVQ 4. Additional skills required include; Competent to undertake screening and surveillance. Relevant experience in a childcare setting. Sound knowledge of child development and health behaviour change. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including competence to provide health enhancing information at a level appropriate to the individual and conduct solution focused discussions and demonstrate child care skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to balance conflicting priorities. Good working knowledge and application of current policy and guidance. Experience of Neurodevelopment Disorders would be advantageous. For further information and informal enquiries, please contact: Beth Wiseman Senior Manager Child Health email address: beth.wiseman2nhs.scot / or 07977816085 NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.