Job requirements
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse with current registration [mental health/LD/Adult], appropriate to the job role
- Qualifications
Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuous professional development
- Knowledge/Experience
Significant post qualifying experience in the relevant care group
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working alongside people with complex health problems in the designated care group
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of supervising staff
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of providing a range of clinical interventions to people in the designated care group with a variety of health problems
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working consultatively with professionals
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of conducting clinical assessments including risk assessments
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of partnership working within and across various statutory and non statutory teams and agencies
- Knowledge/Experience
Experience of working within the CPA process
- Knowledge/Experience
Understanding of clinical governance
- Knowledge/Experience
Previous experience of working in the community
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
We are seeking a band 6 Clinician for ADHD assessments and Autism assessments.
This post involves meeting with young people on our waiting list to complete assessments
Completing developmental histories. Attending MDT to discuss assessments and booking feedback meetings with young people and their families.
This post offers the Trust's £2,000 Golden Hello or Relocation Incentive for Band 6 Nurses & Practitioners, (pro rata and subject to terms and conditions; please see attached Protocol Document for full details).
Main duties of the job
To conducted ADHD assessments in line with NICE guidance
Complete developmental history taking
Being able to complete detailed Assessment reports and discuss findings in our weekly MDT meeting.
desirable is qualifications for autism assessment including ADOS and ADI-R
Meeting with families to provide feedback following assessment
Risk and safeguarding knowledge
Organised and able to maintain clear clinical documentation
Ability to work as part of a team
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Clinician from Nursing, OT, SLT or social work backgrounds to join our team in providing ADHD assessment.
If you have a background in Autism awareness or training that includes ADOS and/or ADI-R this is desirable.
Training will be provided in completing QB testing as part of ADHD assessment process.
You will be responsible for meeting with young people and their families and conducting developmental history taking as part of your role.
Recording accurate and detailed clinical documentation is essential.
You will attend weekly MDT meetings to discuss the outcome of assessments and complete assessment reports.
Being able to liaise with other professionals where needed.
Being confident in risk assessment and personalised care planning as part of your role and to record and make referrals when indicated.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Haywards Heath, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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