Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Due to fixed-term funding, we are looking to recruit part-time or full-time B7 ND Practitioners to join our Paediatric Neurodiversity Assessment Service.

Applicants will be SLTs, OTs or Nurses with significant clinical experience in working with and supporting children and young people with neurodivergent profiles and their families, and experience in contributing to/leading on the neurodiversity assessment and diagnostic process.

We have strong links with our partners in education, social care and the third sector and as a whole system we are committed to altering the narrative around reliance on ND diagnoses, and exploring new and innovative ways of working with a focus on impact and outcomes.

You will join a team of SLTs, Nurses, an OT, a Pharmacist, a HCSW, Paediatricians and Psychiatrists. Operational management will be provided by the AHP and Nurse leads and professional supervision will be provided as appropriate from your relevant specialty., Provide highly specialist detailed and expert assessment as part of the ASD and/or ADHD diagnostic pathways, within a multi-disciplinary setting.

To attend and fully participate in multi-agency referral and assessment panel meetings.

Utilise highly specialist skilled evaluations and decisions to negotiate and contribute to differential diagnoses.

Communicate in a highly sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment outcomes and diagnosis plan including written reports.

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high standard of service to children, young people and their families of Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB

Autonomously manage a caseload of children and young people presenting with neurodivergent profiles, with highly specialist complex needs, using evidence based principles.

Being trained to undertake ADOS assessments is desirable but not essential as this training will be funded if needed. Nurses joining us with an interest in undertaking their nurse prescribing qualification would also be welcomed and funding would be considered to pursue this.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.