Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Autism/ADHD
5 Days Old
Hybrid, Yorkshire
Up to £65,000 DOE
Full-time, permanent
Compass Associates is proud to be partnering with a well-established not-for-profit organisation offering a broad range of psychological therapies for children, young people, and adults. We are currently seeking a Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join their Adult Pathway on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is a rewarding hybrid role ideal for a motivated and experienced clinician who is passionate about adult neurodevelopmental care. As a Senior Practitioner, you will carry your own clinical caseload, support complex cases, and take on leadership responsibilities within a multi-disciplinary team. You'll also play a vital role in supervising junior staff and overseeing clinical assessments.
The Role
- Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g. autism, ADHD) using tools like ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, and cognitive assessments.
- Provide clinical supervision, mentor junior staff, contribute to service development, and assist the clinical lead in ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Maintain adherence to clinical guidelines (e.g. NICE), oversee audit processes, support safeguarding practices, and ensure accurate and ethical diagnostic reporting.
- Contribute to the growth of neurodevelopmental services, engage in clinical audits and improvement projects, and liaise with external partners and agencies.
Requirements
- A professional qualification in Psychology, Nursing, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Social Work
- Experience working with adults in a clinical or community setting
- Experience conducting Autism and ADHD assessments
- Proven experience providing clinical supervision
- Formal training in ADOS, ADI-R, or DIVA (Desirable)
- Strong knowledge of diagnostic criteria and NICE guidelines (Desirable)
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave bank holidays (increases with service)
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay
- Extensive CPD opportunities - both internal and external
- Employee Assistance Programme with GP and physiotherapy access
- Cycle-to-work and car lease schemes
- Exclusive retail and leisure discounts
- Technology and home appliance salary sacrifice schemes
Contact Details
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jenny Marr.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Bio & Pharmacology & Health