Neurodevelopmental Practitioner / Developmental

Overview

Neurodevelopmental Practitioner / Developmental role at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (Band 5 to Band 6). Fixed-term/ permanent opportunities in the Neurodevelopmental Assessment team in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The post may be offered at Band 5 or Band 6 depending on experience.

The successful applicants will contribute to the delivery of specialist Neurodevelopmental assessments and advice for children and young people (CYP) on the Neurodevelopmental assessment pathway, including those with highly complex presentations, and will participate in multi‑professional assessment and liaison with partners to inform the wider offer of support for CYP.

Main duties

• Participate in the delivery of specialist Neurodevelopmental assessments and advice for CYP on the Neurodevelopmental assessment pathway.
• Contribute to multi‑professional diagnosis of Autism and other co‑morbid conditions (e.g., ADHD, Developmental Language Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Intellectual difficulties).
• Liaise with partners across the system to gather vital assessment information and inform the wider offer of support for CYP.

Working for our organisation

We are an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health. We support staff wellbeing and provide opportunities for development and flexible working arrangements where feasible.

Location and arrangements

Site: Underground House, Unit 3, Town: Truro. Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £31,049 – £46,580 per annum. Closing date: 17/09/2025 23:59. Contract: Permanent. Grade: Band 5 to Band 6.

Eligibility

This job is currently open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. Only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Qualifications and experience

Essential criteria

• Professional qualification with accreditation such as Qualified Teacher Status or registration with HCPC/NMC (or equivalent).
• Degree-level training with evidence of additional training relevant to neurodevelopmental disorders and development.
• Experience of working with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders, and with children and young people with complex conditions and needs.

Desirable criteria

• Training to use the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to carry out core diagnostic assessment work, including structured and detailed observation of verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Consider psychosocial, physical, emotional and environmental factors as part of a patient-centered assessment approach.
• Ability to use a range of assessment methods with CYP and to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of differential diagnoses and comorbidities associated with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ASD, ADHD, Tic disorders, DCD, Learning Disabilities, trauma and attachment difficulties).

Benefits and development

We prioritise staff development with opportunities such as career conversations and individual development plans, protected CPD time, a dedicated development fund, leadership and management programmes, coaching and mentoring, a full induction programme, care certificate for band 1–4 staff, preceptorship for newly qualified staff, and individual professional development programmes.

Being part of the NHS Foundation Trust brings rewards and benefits, including health and wellbeing initiatives, DBS checks where required, NHS Pension Scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, cycle to work, and support for revalidation. The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once enough applications have been received.

Application notes

If shortlisted, you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust values lived experience of mental or physical ill health and supports flexible working. Occupational Health may access your health records for vaccination and screening checks. Please ensure referees and contact details are correct. For general recruitment queries, contact the recruitment team on 01208 834644.