Neurodevelopmental Specialist Practitioner

Our team is looking to broaden our multidisciplinary team to continue to

deliver high quality neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment for children

and young people aged 0 - 18 in North East Lincolnshire. We would welcome applicants from a range of

backgrounds, including Non-Medical Prescribers, Clinical

Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists

and beyond. We continually strive to

deliver neuro affirmative, high quality and trauma-informed practices. Our team is determined to transform the care

of the neurodivergent community through co-production, listening to the voices

of those in the community. We are an

innovative, supportive team who place great importance on staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

Candidates will use their experience,

skills and knowledge to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments and/or

treatment for children and young people, alongside their families and/or carers,

as part of a multidisciplinary team. The

day-to-day role of successful applicant can be tailored to their skill set,

experience, background and interests.

The candidates will work both autonomously and as part of a team within

their professional guidelines as well as liaising closely with other

professionals and partnership organisations.

The candidate will demonstrate neuro affirmative practice, and will be

trauma-informed in their approach to all aspects of the role. There will be varied aspects to the role,

which include attending team meetings, offering consultation, supervising

colleagues and contributing to service development projects, research and

evaluation .

About us

Hello!

We

are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and

well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health

services to the NHS and beyond.

The

whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our

own family to use.

We

offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community

facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults

inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an

outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

Ranked

as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies

top 100 large company list.

As

a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also

developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide

training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden

Centre.

Working

at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we

really mean it.

We

like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Come

and Join us !

Please

note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI

generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has

been automatically generated.

Should

you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability

or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B9816-661-1

Job locations

Freshney Green Medical Centre

Sorrel Road

Grimsby

DN34 4GB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES /

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical

As this post is open to a wide

range of professionals with different backgrounds and skills, the main duties

of the post will vary depending on the applicants.

For non-medical prescribers

and medical staff in relation to the ADHD treatment pathway, the following will

be required:

Undertake

comprehensive assessments of children and young people referred for ADHD

medication treatment.

Independently

prescribe medication within scope of practice and competency in accordance with

relevant legislation, professional standards and local protocols.

Initiate, titrate and

optimise ADHD medication, including stimulant and non-stimulant treatments in

line with service policies

Monitor effectiveness

of treatment and manage side effects through regular review clinics.

Assess physical

health parameters including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and other

relevant monitoring requirements.

Interpret clinical

information and make informed prescribing decisions based on current evidence

and national guidelines.

Identify and manage

clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and deteriorating mental or physical

health.

Develop and implement

individualised treatment plans in partnership with children, young people and

families.

Provide

psychoeducation regarding ADHD, medication options, benefits, risks and

lifestyle considerations.

Facilitate shared

decision-making with children, young people, families and carers.

Ensure accurate

clinical documentation and record keeping within electronic patient record

systems.

Liaise with GPs,

schools, paediatricians, CAMHS clinicians and other agencies involved in care.

Contribute to

transition planning for young people moving into adult services

Maintain professional

registration and prescribing qualification.

Practice within

professional codes of conduct and scope of competence.

Maintain up-to-date

knowledge of ADHD assessment, treatment and prescribing guidance.

Participate in

clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.

Support the

implementation of evidence-based practice within the service.

Adhere to medicines

management policies and procedures.

In relation to clinicians

undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments, the following will be required:

To use their skills

and knowledge to undertake neuroaffirmative, highly specialist, NICE compliant,

neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes ADHD and ASD with children and

young people, and their families/carers.

To formulate complex

presentations and provide a range of specialist neurodevelopmental assessments

to vulnerable children and young people including Looked After Children;

children and young people who have mild to severe Learning Disabilities;

children who are at risk of contact with, or who have contact with, the Youth

Justice Service.

To identify the need

for and, where appropriate, complete psychometric and cognitive assessments

when required to support a robust assessment and formulation

To undertake risk

assessment and risk management for individual children/young people and to

provide general advice to other professionals on neurodevelopmental aspects of

risk assessment and management.

To be able to give

differential diagnoses/formulation when ADHD and ASD are not identified as part

of an assessment

To be able to provide

diagnostic feedback tailored to the needs of the young person and family,

delivering this in a sensitive manner

Produce high-quality,

neuroaffirmative reports upon conclusion of assessments

To provide specialist

neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and recommendations in line with the SEND

Code of Practice

The following skills are

required for all applicants:

To work both

autonomously and as part of a team, and across teams, in partnership with

parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals to

provide integrated care for clients, their families, carers and educators.

To exercise full

responsibility and autonomy for the assessment, support and discharge of a case

load of service users, meeting expectations relating to the quality and

timeliness of the service provided

The standards of

practice will include meeting the standards defined by their registration body

and NAVIGO code of conduct.

Offer regular

clinical supervision to a range of professionals within the service

Assist in the

development of resources, protocols and guidance for families and

professionals.

Support the

implementation of innovative and evidence-based practice.

Act as a role model

for collaborative and person-centred care.

To deliver training to staff,

families and partner agencies.

Participate in audit, service

evaluation and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES /

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical

As this post is open to a wide

range of professionals with different backgrounds and skills, the main duties

of the post will vary depending on the applicants.

For non-medical prescribers

and medical staff in relation to the ADHD treatment pathway, the following will

be required:

Undertake

comprehensive assessments of children and young people referred for ADHD

medication treatment.

Independently

prescribe medication within scope of practice and competency in accordance with

relevant legislation, professional standards and local protocols.

Initiate, titrate and

optimise ADHD medication, including stimulant and non-stimulant treatments in

line with service policies

Monitor effectiveness

of treatment and manage side effects through regular review clinics.

Assess physical

health parameters including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and other

relevant monitoring requirements.

Interpret clinical

information and make informed prescribing decisions based on current evidence

and national guidelines.

Identify and manage

clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and deteriorating mental or physical

health.

Develop and implement

individualised treatment plans in partnership with children, young people and

families.

Provide

psychoeducation regarding ADHD, medication options, benefits, risks and

lifestyle considerations.

Facilitate shared

decision-making with children, young people, families and carers.

Ensure accurate

clinical documentation and record keeping within electronic patient record

systems.

Liaise with GPs,

schools, paediatricians, CAMHS clinicians and other agencies involved in care.

Contribute to

transition planning for young people moving into adult services

Maintain professional

registration and prescribing qualification.

Practice within

professional codes of conduct and scope of competence.

Maintain up-to-date

knowledge of ADHD assessment, treatment and prescribing guidance.

Participate in

clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.

Support the

implementation of evidence-based practice within the service.

Adhere to medicines

management policies and procedures.

In relation to clinicians

undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments, the following will be required:

To use their skills

and knowledge to undertake neuroaffirmative, highly specialist, NICE compliant,

neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes ADHD and ASD with children and

young people, and their families/carers.

To formulate complex

presentations and provide a range of specialist neurodevelopmental assessments

to vulnerable children and young people including Looked After Children;

children and young people who have mild to severe Learning Disabilities;

children who are at risk of contact with, or who have contact with, the Youth

Justice Service.

To identify the need

for and, where appropriate, complete psychometric and cognitive assessments

when required to support a robust assessment and formulation

To undertake risk

assessment and risk management for individual children/young people and to

provide general advice to other professionals on neurodevelopmental aspects of

risk assessment and management.

To be able to give

differential diagnoses/formulation when ADHD and ASD are not identified as part

of an assessment

To be able to provide

diagnostic feedback tailored to the needs of the young person and family,

delivering this in a sensitive manner

Produce high-quality,

neuroaffirmative reports upon conclusion of assessments

To provide specialist

neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and recommendations in line with the SEND

Code of Practice

The following skills are

required for all applicants:

To work both

autonomously and as part of a team, and across teams, in partnership with

parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals to

provide integrated care for clients, their families, carers and educators.

To exercise full

responsibility and autonomy for the assessment, support and discharge of a case

load of service users, meeting expectations relating to the quality and

timeliness of the service provided

The standards of

practice will include meeting the standards defined by their registration body

and NAVIGO code of conduct.

Offer regular

clinical supervision to a range of professionals within the service

Assist in the

development of resources, protocols and guidance for families and

professionals.

Support the

implementation of innovative and evidence-based practice.

Act as a role model

for collaborative and person-centred care.

To deliver training to staff,

families and partner agencies.

Participate in audit, service

evaluation and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.
• Assessment and formulation skills.
• Report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent use of electronic clinical record systems and digital technology.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills.
• Well-developed concentration skills.
• Ability to fulfil travel commitments of community work independently.

Desirable

• Experience of line managing staff and/or other professionals.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and consultation-based working.

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree graded at a 2:1 or above in a relevant profession, such as, but not exhaustive to, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy.
• Registered member of the appropriate professional to body for the qualifications above.
• Additional specialist training related to working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences.

Desirable

• Trained in recognised neurodevelopmental assessment tools (e.g. psychometric assessment tools such as ADOS-2, Qb Test).
• Postgraduate qualification or above in neurodevelopmental practice, child development, autism, ADHD, mental health or related field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences
• Experience of working with children and young people from 0 - 19 years of age and their families and carers
• Experience of working with children who have lived through adverse childhood experiences
• Experience of using a range of assessment methods, including observations, interviewing, psychometric tests, and clinical record reviews
• Experience of undertaking risk assessment and managing risk as part of care delivery
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of engaging and supporting families and carers.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
• For NMPs - Experience of prescribing and medicines management
• Experience of providing supervision to other professionals who work with children and young people and their carers and families.
• Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training to professionals and parents/carers.
• Experience of audit or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience within CAMHS or specialist neurodevelopmental services.
• Experience of conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Experience of working closely with local agencies (e.g. Paediatrics, Education, Local Authority).
• Experience of being involved in service development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a neuro affirmative and trauma-informed approach, and how to embed this in clinical practice
• Knowledge and experience of neurodevelopmental differences
• Knowledge of specialist assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to professional background and underpinned by evidence based practice.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key professionals in health, education, and social services.
• Knowledge of relevant child protection, safeguarding, SEND and mental health legislation and its implications for clinical practice when working with children, young people and their families/carers.

Desirable

• Knowledge of differential diagnoses (such as Intellectual Disability, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), developmental trauma and attachment difficulties) and how this needs to be considered as part of a neurodevelopmental assessment.

Person Specification

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.
• Assessment and formulation skills.
• Report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent use of electronic clinical record systems and digital technology.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills.
• Well-developed concentration skills.
• Ability to fulfil travel commitments of community work independently.

Desirable

• Experience of line managing staff and/or other professionals.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and consultation-based working.

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree graded at a 2:1 or above in a relevant profession, such as, but not exhaustive to, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy.
• Registered member of the appropriate professional to body for the qualifications above.
• Additional specialist training related to working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences.

Desirable

• Trained in recognised neurodevelopmental assessment tools (e.g. psychometric assessment tools such as ADOS-2, Qb Test).
• Postgraduate qualification or above in neurodevelopmental practice, child development, autism, ADHD, mental health or related field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences
• Experience of working with children and young people from 0 - 19 years of age and their families and carers
• Experience of working with children who have lived through adverse childhood experiences
• Experience of using a range of assessment methods, including observations, interviewing, psychometric tests, and clinical record reviews
• Experience of undertaking risk assessment and managing risk as part of care delivery
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of engaging and supporting families and carers.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
• For NMPs - Experience of prescribing and medicines management
• Experience of providing supervision to other professionals who work with children and young people and their carers and families.
• Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training to professionals and parents/carers.
• Experience of audit or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience within CAMHS or specialist neurodevelopmental services.
• Experience of conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Experience of working closely with local agencies (e.g. Paediatrics, Education, Local Authority).
• Experience of being involved in service development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a neuro affirmative and trauma-informed approach, and how to embed this in clinical practice
• Knowledge and experience of neurodevelopmental differences
• Knowledge of specialist assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to professional background and underpinned by evidence based practice.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key professionals in health, education, and social services.
• Knowledge of relevant child protection, safeguarding, SEND and mental health legislation and its implications for clinical practice when working with children, young people and their families/carers.

Desirable

• Knowledge of differential diagnoses (such as Intellectual Disability, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), developmental trauma and attachment difficulties) and how this needs to be considered as part of a neurodevelopmental assessment.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Freshney Green Medical Centre

Sorrel Road

Grimsby

DN34 4GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Freshney Green Medical Centre

Sorrel Road

Grimsby

DN34 4GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES /

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical

As this post is open to a wide

range of professionals with different backgrounds and skills, the main duties

of the post will vary depending on the applicants.

For non-medical prescribers

and medical staff in relation to the ADHD treatment pathway, the following will

be required:

Undertake

comprehensive assessments of children and young people referred for ADHD

medication treatment.

Independently

prescribe medication within scope of practice and competency in accordance with

relevant legislation, professional standards and local protocols.

Initiate, titrate and

optimise ADHD medication, including stimulant and non-stimulant treatments in

line with service policies

Monitor effectiveness

of treatment and manage side effects through regular review clinics.

Assess physical

health parameters including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and other

relevant monitoring requirements.

Interpret clinical

information and make informed prescribing decisions based on current evidence

and national guidelines.

Identify and manage

clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and deteriorating mental or physical

health.

Develop and implement

individualised treatment plans in partnership with children, young people and

families.

Provide

psychoeducation regarding ADHD, medication options, benefits, risks and

lifestyle considerations.

Facilitate shared

decision-making with children, young people, families and carers.

Ensure accurate

clinical documentation and record keeping within electronic patient record

systems.

Liaise with GPs,

schools, paediatricians, CAMHS clinicians and other agencies involved in care.

Contribute to

transition planning for young people moving into adult services

Maintain professional

registration and prescribing qualification.

Practice within

professional codes of conduct and scope of competence.

Maintain up-to-date

knowledge of ADHD assessment, treatment and prescribing guidance.

Participate in

clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.

Support the

implementation of evidence-based practice within the service.

Adhere to medicines

management policies and procedures.

In relation to clinicians

undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments, the following will be required:

To use their skills

and knowledge to undertake neuroaffirmative, highly specialist, NICE compliant,

neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes ADHD and ASD with children and

young people, and their families/carers.

To formulate complex

presentations and provide a range of specialist neurodevelopmental assessments

to vulnerable children and young people including Looked After Children;

children and young people who have mild to severe Learning Disabilities;

children who are at risk of contact with, or who have contact with, the Youth

Justice Service.

To identify the need

for and, where appropriate, complete psychometric and cognitive assessments

when required to support a robust assessment and formulation

To undertake risk

assessment and risk management for individual children/young people and to

provide general advice to other professionals on neurodevelopmental aspects of

risk assessment and management.

To be able to give

differential diagnoses/formulation when ADHD and ASD are not identified as part

of an assessment

To be able to provide

diagnostic feedback tailored to the needs of the young person and family,

delivering this in a sensitive manner

Produce high-quality,

neuroaffirmative reports upon conclusion of assessments

To provide specialist

neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and recommendations in line with the SEND

Code of Practice

The following skills are

required for all applicants:

To work both

autonomously and as part of a team, and across teams, in partnership with

parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals to

provide integrated care for clients, their families, carers and educators.

To exercise full

responsibility and autonomy for the assessment, support and discharge of a case

load of service users, meeting expectations relating to the quality and

timeliness of the service provided

The standards of

practice will include meeting the standards defined by their registration body

and NAVIGO code of conduct.

Offer regular

clinical supervision to a range of professionals within the service

Assist in the

development of resources, protocols and guidance for families and

professionals.

Support the

implementation of innovative and evidence-based practice.

Act as a role model

for collaborative and person-centred care.

To deliver training to staff,

families and partner agencies.

Participate in audit, service

evaluation and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.
• Assessment and formulation skills.
• Report writing and record-keeping skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Competent use of electronic clinical record systems and digital technology.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills.
• Well-developed concentration skills.
• Ability to fulfil travel commitments of community work independently.

Desirable

• Experience of line managing staff and/or other professionals.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision.
• Experience of multidisciplinary and consultation-based working.

Qualifications

Essential

• Honours degree graded at a 2:1 or above in a relevant profession, such as, but not exhaustive to, nursing, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy.
• Registered member of the appropriate professional to body for the qualifications above.
• Additional specialist training related to working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences.

Desirable

• Trained in recognised neurodevelopmental assessment tools (e.g. psychometric assessment tools such as ADOS-2, Qb Test).
• Postgraduate qualification or above in neurodevelopmental practice, child development, autism, ADHD, mental health or related field.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences
• Experience of working with children and young people from 0 - 19 years of age and their families and carers
• Experience of working with children who have lived through adverse childhood experiences
• Experience of using a range of assessment methods, including observations, interviewing, psychometric tests, and clinical record reviews
• Experience of undertaking risk assessment and managing risk as part of care delivery
• Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience of engaging and supporting families and carers.
• Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
• For NMPs - Experience of prescribing and medicines management
• Experience of providing supervision to other professionals who work with children and young people and their carers and families.
• Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training to professionals and parents/carers.
• Experience of audit or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience within CAMHS or specialist neurodevelopmental services.
• Experience of conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Experience of working closely with local agencies (e.g. Paediatrics, Education, Local Authority).
• Experience of being involved in service development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of a neuro affirmative and trauma-informed approach, and how to embed this in clinical practice
• Knowledge and experience of neurodevelopmental differences
• Knowledge of specialist assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to professional background and underpinned by evidence based practice.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key professionals in health, education, and social services.
• Knowledge of relevant child protection, safeguarding, SEND and mental health legislation and its implications for clinical practice when working with children, young people and their families/carers.

Desirable

• Knowledge of differential diagnoses (such as Intellectual Disability, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), developmental trauma and attachment difficulties) and how this needs to be considered as part of a neurodevelopmental assessment.