We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss reasonable adjustments or support needed.
Job Overview
We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated and experienced practitioners to join the Gwent Neurodevelopmental Service, supporting children and young people up to the age of 18 with neurodiverse presentations. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and evolving service focused on delivering timely, high‑quality assessments and reducing waiting times for families.
The role centres on neurodevelopmental assessment and requires confidence in clinical assessment, sound decision‑making and effective multidisciplinary working. Practitioners will contribute to a collaborative assessment approach, sharing expertise within a supportive MDT environment. You will attend a weekly MDT, actively contributing to assessment decisions and child‑centred outcomes.
The successful applicant will both offer and receive professional support, helping to maintain high standards of practice and consistent pathways for children, young people and their families. Understanding of the Gwent ND Profiling Tool, the ND assessment process and supervision and support skills would be desirable, with opportunities for ongoing learning and development encouraged.
Main duties of the job
* Play an active role within a collaborative multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental team, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based assessments.
* Contribute professional expertise to multi‑disciplinary neurodevelopmental assessments, helping to build a well‑rounded understanding of each child or young person’s strengths and needs.
* Work closely with colleagues to support timely and effective assessment pathways, ensuring positive experiences and outcomes for children, young people and their families.
* Promote awareness and understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions, including contributing to training for partner agencies and professionals.
* Support families through advice, guidance and intervention, empowering them with knowledge, confidence and practical strategies.
Experience
* Experience of multi‑disciplinary team working.
* Experience of supervision of junior staff.
Desirable Experience
* Evidence of effective partnership working.
* Experience within the field of mental health.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse / Teaching / Occupational Therapist / Speech & Language Therapist / Social Worker.
* Qualification i.e RMN /RSCN / relevant degree.
* Up to date registration (to be maintained).
Desirable Qualifications
* Relevant CAMHS and nursing / therapies / experience and training.
Skills and Attributes
* Evidence of well‑developed skills & knowledge.
* Ability to work autonomously on own initiative within the role of professional practice.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable Skills
* Knowledge/experience of clinical supervision.
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Pay and Benefits
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026. Successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards will receive a salary as per the 2026/27 pay award. Further details are available via the pay circular at https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086.
We offer a fantastic benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities, flexible working and a supportive workplace with occupational health support.
We support flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time.
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