Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional with significant experience of working with children who have additional developmental needs to join our dedicated team
The CDC is a child friendly hub which provides a nurturing environment for pre-school and school age children to be seen and their development assessed by a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take a key role in coordinating and participating in these (pre school) developmental assessments while supporting the children and family through the process.
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families. In particular co-ordinating and participating in the assessment of children with developmental concerns.
They will participate in the management of the department when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Lead or Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner. They will take responsibi lity for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff
Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the Child Development Centre.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of children and their families working autonomously as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT.)
Using knowledge of children’s neurodevelopmental needs to inform the child’s developmental assessment including undertaking ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule.) with team colleague when required.
Maintain and complete an accurate patient record, ensuring a detailed account of their child’s assessment.
Communicate with, actively listen, interpret and respond to patients’, relatives, carers and visitors, in order to provide appropriate support.
Take responsibility for own and others professional development.
Engage in evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
Contribute to service developments related to CDC to ensure excellent patient care is achieved considering the goals led by the NHS plan, NICE Guidelines and local initiatives
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Supporting Clinical Excellence
Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the Child Development Centre.
Takes a proactive approach when in charge of the department in the absence of the Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner or Lead Practitioner.
Planning the assessment timetable taking into account all factors to ensure child is seen with appropriate Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) member present.
Receive and act appropriately with any health and safety and safeguarding issues that occur.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality care.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of children and their families working autonomously as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT.)
Using knowledge of children’s neurodevelopmental needs to inform the child’s developmental assessment.
Collate and analyse information from the MDT and community services.
Interpret play and behaviour, using observation skills to analyses the child’s developmental needs.
Write assessment findings to contribute to the CDC report, which will outline the child’s specific strengths and needs, to contribute to the diagnosis.
Following the child’s assessment and analysis of identified need, use specialist knowledge to consider services and support to promote the child and family’s health and wellbeing.
Undertake evidence-based assessments including ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule.) with team colleague.
Co-ordinate the child’s assessment arrangements in accordance with dep