Neurodevelopmental Assistant Practitioner

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12M DUE TO MATERNITY COVER

We are looking for a highly motivated and competent staff member with a relevant level of experience and education to join the East Neurodevelopmental Team. The team has a vacancy for a Band 4 Assistant Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to support the work of the service on a fixed term 12 month basis.

Main duties of the job

The team provides assessment and intervention for children and young people with / or suspected of having a Neurodevelopmental condition (Autism Spectrum Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder etc). The role is varied and will include acting as a contact point for parents under the service or awaiting assessment, delivering group based interventions under supervision of the clinicians in the team, conducting school based observation, collecting initial information from parents / carers and schools and undertaking some individual work with children / young people and their families when necessary. Full training to undertake the many aspects of the role will be provided as part of an induction package.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Personal Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "apply now" to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Range of procedures and practices, majority non-routine, theoretical knowledge to diploma level or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices acquired through NVQ 3 plus additional training to diploma level equivalent, or equivalent through short courses, experience

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject or A formal qualification of equivalent level or At least one A level

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1 year working directly supporting children in Health, Education or Social Care setting

Desirable criteria

• Experience working with children or young people with significant developmental difficulties or mental health problems
• Experience of working with adolescents

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Understanding of child development and the needs of different age groups