Neurodevelopmental Specialist in Grimsby

22.5 hours/week - working pattern to be confirmed.

Are you a Clinical Psychologist, a specialist Nurse/Social Worker or other professional who has experience of assessing and diagnosing children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and/or Autism? Do you have experience of supporting children and their families post-diagnosis? We are a lovely team based in Grimsby who provide assessments for children and young people in North East Lincolnshire, between 0-18 years. We have developed a new model which has received much recognition of good practice and has been shortlisted for a national award. We work collaboratively with many other services and the carers forum. We are an innovative, supportive team who place great importance on staff wellbeing and CPD.

Please note: the earliest start date for this position is 05th May 2026.

Main duties of the job:

• Candidate will use their experience, skills and knowledge to lead on neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes AD/HD and ASD with children and young people, and their families/carers.
• They will have experience of working autonomously and as part of a team within their professional guidelines as well as liaising closely with other professionals, including parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals.
• The candidate will provide specialist neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the child/young person's formulation, diagnosis and treatment.
• The candidate will have experience of supervising other staff including staff from different disciplines, and they will contribute to service development and service evaluation.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Honours degree graded at a 2:1 or above in children's nursing, mental health nursing, psychology or other relevant profession such as speech and language, social workers.
• Registered member of NMC, HCPC or other professional body.
• Additional specialist training related to working with children, young people and their families and carers in managing neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Clinical supervision training or be undergoing supervisors training.
• Trained in assessment tools relevant to this post (e.g. ADOS, WISC, ACE, Connors, SNAP).
• Other related academic qualifications to Masters or Doctorate level.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of and experience of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Specialist knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to client group and settings, and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits underpinned by evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of and experience of child protection and safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Knowledge for interpretative assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key professionals in health, education, and social services.
• Experience of clinical supervision and the ability to engage others in reflective practice.
• A working knowledge of relevant procedures and legal frameworks and to demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice, including: Safeguarding Children, Code of Practice, Information Governance and other legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of methods of involving service users in improving client care.

Experience:

• Experience of working with children and families where there are developmental or neurodevelopmental concerns.
• Experience of working with children and young people from pre-school age to school leaving age.
• Experience of working with children who have experienced abuse.
• Experience of using a range of specialist psychology assessment skills.
• Experience of developing and providing specialist Neurodevelopmental interventions and intervention packages for children, young people, and their carers and families.
• Experience of providing specialist Neurodevelopmental advice to parents and/or carers and staff concerning the care and/or therapeutic provision for children and young people.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings.
• Experience of working in the community.
• Experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and special needs.
• Experience of working with autistic children and young people.
• Experience of providing supervision to other professionals who work with children and young people and their carers and families.
• Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training to professionals and parents/carers.
• Experience of audit or service evaluation.
• Experience of conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Experience/knowledge of related conditions and life experiences.
• Experience of working closely with local agencies.
• Experience of being involved in service development and contributing to policy planning.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience of research and project design for the development of service provision and outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant child protection, safeguarding and mental health legislation and its implications for clinical practice when working with children, young people and their families/carers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Good organisational, time management, and IT skills.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills.
• Ability to fulfil travel commitments of community work independently.
• Experience of line managing psychology staff and/or other professionals.
• Record of having published in either peer-reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.