CAMHS Clinician - Neurodevelopmental Assessment

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the Durham and Darlington Neurodevelopmental Pathway and take part in assessment for neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young people age 0-19.  This is a new service and the individual would be joining at an exciting time of transformation.

Nursing candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the time of applying

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates would be expected to work alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team as well as liaise with external agencies such as education and local authority. The candidate will be completing clinical observations, coordinating information and participating in diagnostic decision-making as part of the MDT.

The post holders will receive regular supportive supervision and training opportunities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will carry out observational assessments of children and young people in a variety of contexts such as clinic, home and school.  The observations will be fed back to the wider MDT and inform the decision around diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying

Additional contact details:

Denise Ainsley

[email protected]