Specialist Practitioner

As a Specialist Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering holistic assessments that take into account not only the medical needs of the children, but also their emotional, social, and educational requirements. Your approach will be child-centred and family-focused, ensuring that each assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of the child's strengths and challenges. You will use a range of assessment tools and techniques, engaging with children and families to develop tailored care plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and inclusion.
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Working
Collaboration is at the heart of our service. You will be an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team, working alongside professionals from healthcare, education, social care, and allied services. Together, you will share expertise, information, and perspectives to develop holistic interventions and support strategies.
What We Offer
+ A supportive and inclusive working environment
+ Continuous professional development opportunities
+ Flexible working arrangements
+ The chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives, The post holder will contribute to the co-ordination and delivery of a high quality specialist service to children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Work as part of a multidisciplinary Paediatric team providing assessment to children and young people for Powys Teaching Health Board under the supervision of the Clinical Lead Practitioner. This will include the ongoing development of an innovative service for children, young people and their families who have either an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Clinical duties
+ Autonomous practitioner responsible for planning, organising and prioritising own caseload
+ Contribute to the assessment and diagnosis of Neurodevelopmental disorders as part of a multi-disciplinary team and sharing the diagnosis with families as required.
+ Liaise with families and multi-agency professionals in relation to diagnostic pathways and management of Neurodevelopment disorders.
+ Act as a specialist resource to colleagues and families in the management of ADHD and ASD, including pre and post diagnostic counselling, information and advice.
+ Maintain a high level of clinical knowledge and keep abreast of new
developments in the field of Neurodevelopmental disorders
+ Empower families regarding parenting and/or behaviour/self-management skills.
+ Identify and assess situations and conditions that put a child at risk of abuse/neglect adhering to local Child Protection procedures

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We'll value your contribution whether you're looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it's entirely your choice. Once you've applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.