Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Autism/ADHD
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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 on 0161 672 3174.
Alternatively, email your updated CV to jmarr@compassltd.co.uk.
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