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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and/or Nurse to join the Children’s Neurodevelopmental Service in Norfolk. You will be assessing and supporting children and young people aged 0-18 who are undergoing a diagnostic assessment for possible Autism and/or ADHD.
As key members of the multidisciplinary team, you will be offering and delivering assessment of a child or young person’s neurodevelopmental presentation in order to support the giving of a potential neurodevelopmental diagnosis. This will include working alongside nurses, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and paediatricians, as part of an MDT approach to making a diagnostic decision.
This is a full time post and will be across Norfolk, including Kings Lynn and Norwich. Bases are negotiable and flexible working is supported and includes agile/home working where relevant.
Main duties of the job
You will have an expert knowledge base of neurodevelopmental conditions, and demonstrate a keen interest in supporting children, young people, and families with neurodevelopmental differences. You will have skills in complex decision making and clinical competencies for expanded scope of practice.
The post holders will complete and interpret assessments, and supporting information, to inform diagnostic decisions regarding neurodevelopmental conditions, as part of MDT working. The post holders will offer advice, recommendations and potential onward referrals for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
The post holders will be expected to use a range of assessment skills, including formal psychometric tests, interviews with parents and carers and completing observations in a range of clinical and non-clinical settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached documents for the full job descriptions and person specifications for the three relevant disciplines (Specialist Occupational Therapist, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Nurse).
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language in both verbal and written formats.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Substantial experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
Desirable
- Post-registration experience of working with children and young people who have ADHD and/or Autism.
- Commitment to clinical audit.
- Contributed to training children, young people and their families and/or with own colleagues.
Communication
Essential
- Able to pass on skills/knowledge to others, in formal and informal settings.
- Able and willing to seek specialist support when clinically indicated.
- Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with children, young people and families with a range of needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively taking into account the different needs of children, young people and their families.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline (Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy).
- Registered member of HCPC or NMC
- Portfolio of own CPD, evidence of attendance at recent, relevant postgraduate training courses.
Desirable
- ADOS qualified and attended ADOS training.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of providing support to colleagues and/or students.
- Able and willing to seek specialist support/ supervision within the MDT as required.
- Able to reflect on skills and areas of development and take appropriate action.
- Able to manage change effectively.
- Able to nurture skills and delegate appropriately.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to plan and prioritise own workload.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients with children, young people and their families.
- Able to convey complex information clearly to children, young people and their families and other professionals both in verbal and written form.
- Able to make own efficient travel arrangements.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of using standardised assessments.
- Evidence of innovation, underpinned by theory, within own clinical area.
- Developing ability to take on clinical and leadership responsibility.
Personal Attributes / Behaviours
Essential
- Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.
- Shows empathy, tact and sensitivity for children, young people and their families as well as to colleagues.
- To act as an advocate for children, young people and their families.
- To respect the opinions of children, young people and their families as well as colleagues.
- Values diversity.
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This advert is for Specialist OT / Specialist Speech & Language Therapist / Nurse with Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust in Norwich, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.
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