Alpha Vita is seeking an experienced and compassionate Neurodevelopmental Assessment Nurse to join our growing multidisciplinary team at our new private clinic in Edinburgh.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of a high-quality autism and ADHD assessment service, supporting adult, children, young people through their diagnostic journey.
Working alongside psychiatrists, psychologists and other specialist clinicians, you will help deliver evidence-based assessments that provide patients and families with clarity, understanding and access to the support they need.Alpha Vita is part of the Alphamed Scotland Group, a trusted healthcare provider delivering clinical services across Scotland. Our mission is to provide accessible, patient-centred care delivered by experienced healthcare professionals in a welcoming and supportive environment.
The Role
As a Neurodevelopmental Assessment Nurse, you will undertake comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments, gather developmental histories, participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and contribute to high-quality clinical reports and recommendations.You will work closely with patients, families and carers throughout the assessment process, ensuring an outstanding patient experience from initial consultation through to diagnosis and follow-up support.Depending on your qualifications and experience, you may also support ADHD medication monitoring and titration programmes, with opportunities for prescribing responsibilities if qualified as an Independent Prescriber.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments for children, adolescents and adults.
- Obtain detailed developmental, educational, social, medical and mental health histories.
- Carry out structured clinical interviews with patients, parents, carers and other relevant individuals.
- Administer and utilise recognised assessment tools including ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
- Gather and review information from schools, healthcare professionals, family members and other relevant sources.
- Contribute to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions and case formulation.
- Prepare clear, accurate and professional clinical reports.
- Communicate assessment outcomes sensitively and effectively.
- Support ADHD medication monitoring and follow-up where appropriate.
- Maintain high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and patient care.
- Support the ongoing development and growth of Alpha Vita's neurodevelopmental services.
About You
We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about improving access to neurodevelopmental services and delivering person-centred care.
- Current NMC registration.
- Experience working with autistic individuals and/or people with ADHD across the lifespan.
- Experience undertaking comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments.
- Experience using recognised assessment tools such as ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
- Strong understanding of autism, ADHD and associated neurodevelopmental and mental health presentations.
- Excellent assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
- Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Understanding of safeguarding, clinical governance and regulatory requirements.
- RMN Preferred
- Experience supporting ADHD medication monitoring or titration.
- Experience working within private healthcare services.
- Knowledge of Healthcare Improvement Scotland standards and private clinic regulation.
Why Join Alpha Vita
- Competitive salary starting from £46,000 per annum, with remuneration commensurate with experience and expertise.
- Be part of an exciting new HIS-registered private clinic.
- Help shape and develop a growing neurodevelopmental service.
- Work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Modern clinical facilities in Edinburgh.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of individuals and families seeking answers and support.
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