A remote clinical post with Paloma Health, an NHS provider of children's autism and ADHD assessments, reporting to its Neurodevelopmental Team Manager. The work is carrying out neurodevelopmental assessments for children, using in-house AI documentation tools within a multidisciplinary model in line with NICE guidance. It runs three to five days a week (0.6 to 1 FTE), preferably as employment, though self-employed arrangements are considered. Candidates must be registered as a nurse, social worker or HCPC-registered clinician, and pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Deliver high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children with suspected autism or ADHD
- Carry out assessments as part of a multidisciplinary team, in line with NICE guidance
- Use the company's AI tools to gather information from families and support documentation
- Act in line with the Safeguarding Policy, including risk assessments where necessary
- Present findings in a client-centred way, covering strengths and needs
- Keep up to date with mandatory training, CPD and professional registration requirements
- Share ideas for improving Paloma's software tools so assessments stay high-quality, safe and efficient
- Manage caseload, appointments and administration within a weekly timetable
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a nurse
- HCPC registration as a speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, arts therapist or practitioner psychologist
- Social Work England registration as a social worker
Experience
- At least 6 months' experience within a children's autism and ADHD assessment pathway, with pre-graduation experience counting for clinical psychologists
Skills & knowledge
- Sound understanding of typical development, co-occurring conditions and differentials
- Understanding of typical attention, impulsivity and hyperactivity in children, considered within their cultural background
- Presenting findings that are client-centred, covering strengths and needs
- Good time management, including caseload management
- Good communication with parents and children
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS with barred list check
Nice to have
- Experience of conducting risk assessments within neurodevelopmental assessments
- Safeguarding training at Level 3 or above
What’s offered
- Paloma Clinical Academy programme, supporting development into roles such as Senior Assessor
- Regular clinical supervision and one protected day a month for training, CPD and reflection
- Quarterly development conversations and clear career progression pathways
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 37 days annual leave including bank holidays and birthday, with the option to buy 5 more days
- Up to 2 days' special leave a year where required
- Share options, private medical insurance and employee assistance programme for staff working at least 0.8 FTE
- Home office equipment allowance, premium company laptop and professional registration fees allowance for clinicians
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