CYP ADHD/Autism Waiting Well Practitioner
The closing date is 12 June 2026
We are recruiting a skilled and motivated Band 6 ADHD/Autism Waiting Well Practitioner to join our Neurodevelopmental Service on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis working 375 hours per week.
This is a non‑patient-facing, 100% office‑based role focused on providing high‑quality telephone‑based support, triage, and clinical oversight for children and young people awaiting ADHD/Autism assessment.
You will play a central role in ensuring safe waiting list management, early identification of risk, and timely support for families. You will also supervise and guide Band 4 Associate Practitioners who deliver routine Waiting Well check‑ins and engagement calls.
This post is ideal for a practitioner with strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to improving the experience of families waiting for neurodevelopmental assessment.
Core Professional Requirement
Applicants must hold a recognised core professional qualification and current registration with one of the following:
* NMC (Registered Nurse – Mental Health, Learning Disability, or Child Branch)
* HCPC (e.g., Occupational Therapist, Practitioner Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker)
Applicants without a core profession cannot be considered for this Band 6 post.
Main duties of the job
* Lead clinical triage of neurodevelopmental referrals, apply risk tools and determine RAG ratings.
* Provide telephone‑based support, psycho‑education, and advice to parents and carers.
* Deliver supported parent/carer clinics.
* Offer guidance on reasonable adjustments, strategies, and available support while families await assessment.
* Provide clinical supervision and oversight to Band 4 Associate Practitioners.
* Support multi‑agency communication with education, Early Help, social care, and third‑sector partners.
* Contribute to service development, pathway governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Ensure high‑quality documentation and adherence to the Waiting Well and Waiting Safely policy.
What we are looking for
* Hold a core professional qualification and current registration (NMC, HCPC).
* Experience working within neurodevelopmental, CAMHS, education, or related settings.
* Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and the ability to manage risk remotely.
* Communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with families and partner agencies.
* Be confident in leading triage processes and supervising junior staff.
* Work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Be organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload.
* Be committed to improving the experience of families waiting for assessment.
Qualifications
* Registered nurse or registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) in a discipline relevant to the service.
* Degree in a health care field or equivalent experience.
* Training in the use of specialist diagnostic assessment tools related to neuro‑developmental difference.
* Enthusiasm to attend masters level postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist area.
Knowledge and Expertise
* Post‑registration knowledge relevant to the specialist area.
* Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate care for young people and families.
* Support families in crisis.
* Demonstrate ability to chair meetings and contribute to team discussions.
* Ability to deliver training to other professionals and services.
* Knowledge of national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area.
* Working knowledge of child protection issues.
* Experience with quality initiatives.
* Ability to manage conflict situations to an amicable resolution.
* Confidence and experience in managing potentially challenging situations.
Experience
* Post‑registration experience of working with autistic individuals.
* Direct experience of working with people with complex needs (co‑existing differences and difficulties).
* Experience of undertaking projects.
* Experience of teaching and mentoring others.
* Experience of working with autistic children and young people in a variety of mental health services.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata.
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