Pre-School Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Band 4

Job summary
Warwickshire Pre-school Autism Service Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Band 4

This post is an integral part of the Pre-School Autism Service within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust. The Band 4 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pre-school children undergoing assessment for autism, as well as those who have received a diagnosis, and their families.

The role involves contributing to neurodevelopmental assessments, gathering relevant histories, completing observations, and supporting the delivery of post-diagnostic support under the guidance of senior clinicians. The post holder will work closely with families, early years settings, and other agencies as part of their role.

The role includes a combination of office-based and community work, including clinics, home visits, and early years settings, with flexibility to meet service needs across Warwickshire and Coventry.

Main duties of the job
The Band 4 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner role requires a highly motivated, organised, and child-centred individual to support the delivery of the Pre-School Autism Service within CWPT. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting pre-school children and their families through the autism assessment pathway.

The role involves supporting families whose pre-school children are awaiting an autism assessment or who have received an assessment outcome and/or diagnosis. The post holder will provide appropriate information, advice, and signposting to families, promoting understanding of autism and early identification in line with service pathways.

The Neurodevelopmental Practitioner will undertake clinical support work under the supervision of experienced clinicians within the team. This includes contributing to the autism assessment process by gathering and reviewing information from parents/carers, early years settings, and other allied health professionals.

The role also includes a range of administrative responsibilities, including the collation, analysis, and reporting of assessment related information, supporting service audits and quality improvement. The post holder will ensure accurate record keeping and effective coordination of information across the pre-school autism assessment pathway.

About us
The post sits within a wide multidisciplinary and multiagency team across Coventry and Warwickshire. You will be working within community settings such as nurseries, schools, clinics and family homes. You will be supported by a team who have a strong commitment to clinical supervision and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and offer proactive and innovative environment. The multi-disciplinary team includes Psychology, Speech and language Therapy, Nursing and Occupational Therapy.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 444-8370384-LD
Job locations: Wayside, Wilsons Lane, Coventry and Warwickshire, CV6 6NY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• To contribute to pre-school autism assessments through structured information gathering, observations (where appropriate), and preparation of documentation to support diagnostic clinicians.
• To support the autism assessment pathway decision for pre-school children by gathering, collating, and summarising developmental information from parents/carers, early years settings and other professionals where required.
• To provide families with accurate, up-to-date information, advice, and signposting while their child is awaiting assessment and following assessment outcomes and/or diagnosis.
• To communicate effectively and sensitively with parents/carers, recognising the emotional impact of the assessment process and ensuring a family-centred approach.
• To work within clearly defined protocols and care pathways, recognising own scope of practice and seeking guidance from senior clinicians as required.
• To undertake clinical support work under the supervision of experienced clinicians within the multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, speech and language therapists, nurses, and paediatricians.
• To be involved with new initiatives to support young children and their families, such as our pilot of iBasis video-feedback.
• As travel is an integral part of this post, car owner/driver, or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job is essential.
• This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure at Enhanced level.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, other relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and skills (Essential)

• Up to date knowledge of professional issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.

Experience (Essential)

• Significant experience of working with young people with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and/or Mental Health Needs in a community setting
• Experience supporting parents and families
• Experience of multi professional working
• Experience of group work

Other (Essential)

• Car driver / access to vehicle for work use and willing to drive

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address: Wayside, Wilsons Lane, Coventry and Warwickshire, CV6 6NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Pre-school Autism Team Lead, Maria Nisa, [email removed], [phone removed]

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