Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Specialist Children’s Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Specialist Children's Services on a temporary basis, supporting neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention across the Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway in the west of the city.

As a valued member of the West ND Team, you will play a key role in delivering multidisciplinary assessments and interventions for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

This post is suitable for an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or Registered Nurse, offering the opportunity to work collaboratively within an integrated team while contributing your professional expertise to improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a fixed-term post for 6 months, working part-time hours (21.6)
• You will be based at The West Centre, Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel, G15 7TS
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will contribute to multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental assessments and interventions for children and young people, providing post-diagnostic support and consultancy across the wider Children's Services team in the west of the city.

Working closely with colleagues from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Specialist Community Paediatrics and Education, you will apply your professional expertise to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

You will demonstrate the unique value of your profession while supporting children, young people and their families, using evidence-based practice and effective communication to achieve positive outcomes. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the service by working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or another relevant professional body.
• Relevant professional qualification as an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist or Registered Nurse.
• Experience of neurodevelopmental assessment, diagnosis and support strategies.
• Experience of assessment and intervention for children and young people with neurodevelopmental differences is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate the unique contribution of your profession within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills, with experience of working effectively with children, young people and their families.
• Well organised, motivated and able to manage a varied workload.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development through regular supervision and training opportunities.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Sharon Campbell - ND Team Lead on 0141 201 5255 or Sharon.campbell15@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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