Neurodevelopmental Pathway Navigator
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Rugeley, WS15 1ULView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
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- To provide guidance to Family carers in order for them to access timely support and understanding of the assessment pathway process.
- Support the team to ensure that families are kept informed of the support and options available to them and supporting them to make informed choices on how they and their child or young person are supported.
- Support the understanding of the autism and other ND assessment processes with external agencies, partner organisations and referrers.
- Support children, young people and family/carers to understand the autism and other ND assessment pathways through the provision of information and advice and enhance connection to the local communities.
- Main point of contact for families with a child or young person on the Autism and other ND pathways and proactively aim to offer contact as required, individualised to the needs of the child, young person and family/carers.
- To meet regularly with supervising clinician to review clinical issues, and with team leader for managerial support.
- To work independently with children, young people and families/carers in a variety of settings
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care or similar or demonstrate equivalent level of experience
- Knowledge of autism acquired through formal training or experience
Desirable
- Accredited training in Mental Health and/or Child Development and/or Neurodevelopment
- Advanced level apprenticeship relevant to roles such as Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner or NVQ 4 in Mental Health or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting family/carers/children and young people coping with autism
- Previous experience of working with children and young people with Autism and/or ADHD
Desirable
- Experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
- Experience of working in community settings
- Experience of collaborative working as part of a multidisciplinary team
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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