Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Job overview

Looking for flexible work in the NHS?

The Flexi‑Bank is a collaborative staff bank hosted by Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, offering greater choice, flexibility and access to a wider range of opportunities across both organisations.

Why join the Flexi‑Bank?

Work flexibly – choose shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability

Access more opportunities – pick up shifts across mental health, community and acute care settings

Get paid fairly and on time – competitive rates and fast access to earnings through Stream

Stay supported – benefit from training, development and guidance from our dedicated Temporary Staffing Team

Be part of something bigger – join a growing collaborative of NHS Trusts across Surrey

Main duties of the job

Surrey and Borders is seeking an experienced Locum Band 7 Specialist Neurodevelopmental Practitioner with ADOS expertise to join our Child and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Service.

The postholder will play a key role in delivering high-quality ASD and ADHD diagnostic assessments, including dual ASD/ADHD assessments, working as part of a multidisciplinary team within a community CAMHS setting. This is a clinically focused role requiring strong assessment, formulation, and report-writing skills.

Working pattern: Community-based service.

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

Main Address: Theta Building Lyon Way, Frimley, Surrey, GU16 7ER and in Azalea House, Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7LX.

Please note: The Role may require for you to travel to other SABP hubs to complete Dual and ADOS 2 assessments

• To complete ADOS assessments as part of multi-disciplinary ASD diagnostic pathways.
• To undertake dual ASD and ADHD diagnostic assessments in line with national and local guidance.
• To gather, analyse and integrate complex assessment information in order to produce high-quality diagnostic and post-diagnostic reports.
• To contribute to the triage and management of referrals into the Neurodevelopmental Service.
• To work collaboratively with medical, psychology and wider MDT colleagues during assessment and formulation.
• To provide clinical supervision to an Assistant Psychologist undertaking developmental history assessments and drafting reports.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The postholder will work as part of the Child and Young People’s Neurodevelopmental Service, delivering high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments within a multidisciplinary community CAMHS setting.

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Undertaking specialist Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, including administration and interpretation of ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic pathway. Completing comprehensive ADHD and dual ASD/ADHD diagnostic assessments in line with national guidance, local pathways, and best practice standards. Gathering, analysing, and integrating clinical information from a range of sources to support diagnostic formulation and clinical decision-making. Producing high-quality diagnostic and post-diagnostic assessment reports within agreed timescales. Participating in triage processes and contributing to the management of referrals into the Neurodevelopmental Service. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues including medical staff, psychologists, therapists, and other professionals involved in assessment and care planning. Providing clinical supervision and support to the Assistant Psychologist, including oversight of developmental history assessments and report drafting. Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, and clinical governance requirements. Attending and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and service development initiatives. Supporting the ongoing development and improvement of neurodevelopmental pathways and service delivery.
• Undertaking specialist Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments, including administration and interpretation of ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic pathway.
• Completing comprehensive ADHD and dual ASD/ADHD diagnostic assessments in line with national guidance, local pathways, and best practice standards.
• Gathering, analysing, and integrating clinical information from a range of sources to support diagnostic formulation and clinical decision-making.
• Producing high-quality diagnostic and post-diagnostic assessment reports within agreed timescales.
• Participating in triage processes and contributing to the management of referrals into the Neurodevelopmental Service.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues including medical staff, psychologists, therapists, and other professionals involved in assessment and care planning.
• Providing clinical supervision and support to the Assistant Psychologist, including oversight of developmental history assessments and report drafting.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with Trust policies, professional standards, and clinical governance requirements.
• Attending and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, case discussions, and service development initiatives.
• Supporting the ongoing development and improvement of neurodevelopmental pathways and service delivery.