Job Description
Associate Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
Location: Norfolk & Waveney
Hours: Flexible
Make a Difference Every Day with Reed
Reed Healthcare is proud to support high-quality neurodevelopmental assessment services across the Norfolk and Waveney area. We are seeking skilled, compassionate health professionals to work as Associate Neurodevelopmental Practitioners, delivering evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a supportive, multidisciplinary team, benefit from flexible working arrangements, and use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful impact.
The Role
As an Associate Neurodevelopmental Practitioner working through Reed, you will carry out comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people.
Face-to-face elements of assessment (such as ADOS-2) will take place at designated Norfolk sites, with other components delivered remotely, offering excellent flexibility.
Typical Assessment Activities Include:
* Parental/developmental history interviews using structured tools (e.g. ADI-R, ACE, ACE+, DIVA/Young DIVA)
* Play-based or activity-based sessions with children and young people
* ADOS-2 assessments
* QBCheck
* Cognitive assessments (e.g., WISC-V, WAIS-IV – for Psychology applicants only)
* School observations and liaison with education professionals
* Additional psychometric assessments
* Participation in MDT meetings
* Producing high-quality, comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment reports
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong IT skills, including proficiency with G Suite
* Experience using clinical Practice Management Systems
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* An empathic, child-centred approach
* Ability to clearly communicate assessment outcomes
* Experience undertaking autism and/or ADHD assessments
* Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC registration and/or a professional qualification in:
o Psychology
o Nursing
o Speech and Language Therapy
o Occupational Therapy
* ADOS-2 training
* Experience conducting developmental history interviews
* Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and/or ADHD)
Desirable
* ADI-R training
* DIVA or Young DIVA training
Why Work with Reed Healthcare?
* Flexible associate work that fits around your life
* A dedicated advisory and support network
* Access to high-quality opportunities matched to your clinical expertise
* A team culture built on trust, professionalism, and development
* A chance to make a genuine difference to children, young people, and families