Neurodiversity Practitioner
The Family Psychologist
Kidderminster, DY10 2AR
Salary
£49,387 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
14 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Neurodiversity Practitioner, you'll work with individuals and families with neurodevelopmental conditions, using your advanced assessment and nursing skills to help them get the right care and support. You'll work closely with a team to make sure everyone gets a seamless experience. This role is perfect for someone who's passionate about supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families, and has strong clinical skills.
What you'll need
- You'll need to be a Registered Nurse or equivalent registered practitioner.
- You'll have a good understanding of neurodiversity and mental health.
- You'll be able to work collaboratively with others in a team.
- You'll have strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach.
- You'll be able to use recognised assessment tools like the ADOS-2 and QbTest.
How to boost your chances
- Consider getting experience in working with neurodiverse individuals and their families before applying.
- Make sure you're familiar with the ADOS-2 and QbTest assessment tools.
- Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with others in your application.
- Emphasise your passion for supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families.
- Check the NHS website for more information on the Under 18 Right to Choose service.
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Job description
As a Neurodiversity Practitioner, you will have the opportunity to use your advanced assessment skills within a highly supportive multidisciplinary te...
As a Neurodiversity Practitioner, you will bring advanced skills to offer high-quality nursing perspectives and neurodevelopmental input. This will include complex assessment, formulation, diagnostic decision-making,
intervention, and consultation as well as advocating for clients and their
families.
You will undertake comprehensive autism and ADHD assessments
using recognised tools such as the ADOS-2, Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside
administering, scoring, and interpreting QbTest as part of a holistic
assessment process.
A key part of the role will involve contributing to MDT
discussions, supporting clear and collaborative diagnostic decision-making, and
producing high-quality clinical reports. You will also support the development
of integrated pathways to ensure consistent and seamless experiences of care
for individuals and their families.
You will have the opportunity to further develop your
supervisory and leadership skills, with experience of working collaboratively
across MDTs. As part of our supportive and progressive team, you will
contribute to a dynamic and compassionate service, ensuring that individuals
and their families remain at the centre of care.
We believe that high-quality clinical work happens when
clinicians are supported, trusted and given the time they need to do their best
work.
You will be well supported by our Divisional Team Leaders, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Managing Director and other senior clinicians.
You will be helping to deliver our NHS Under 18 Right to Choose offering. This is a dynamic role
that has seen significant demand in line with the national trend. Resources are
available when required to grow the service in line with any capacity
restraints.
Our CYP Right to Choose Pathway is a newly established
pathway within Hereford & Worcestershire. TFP are working with partners and
stakeholders to continue to develop a Right to Choose service that these young
people and their families can rely on. We are committed to ensuring the young
person's futures will not be prohibited or restricted by their neurodivergent profiles, and are passionate about promoting a neuro-affirming community.
You will be a Registered Nurse or equivalent registered practitioner with a passion for working
with neurodiverse individuals and their families across the lifespan. You will
bring strong clinical skills, alongside a compassionate and supportive
approach, to work collaboratively with others in the team.
You will have the knowledge and skills in neurodiversity and
mental health to undertake assessments and deliver evidence-based outcomes, as
well as supporting others in this work.
You will understand the importance of collaborative working
with the individual and extended family including carers and schools to ensure
the right clinical decision is made for the individual. To ensure this is
achieved you will liaise with our Interventions and Safeguarding leads where
appropriate to ensure a trauma-informed approach is at the centre of everything
we do.
You will be an autonomous, reflective practitioner with
strengths to bring to a multi-disciplinary team.
We recognise the invaluable contribution that Neurodiversity Practitioners make to neurodevelopmental services and are committed to creating an
environment where our team can thrive clinically, professionally and personally.
You will be well supported by our Divisional Team Leaders,
Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Managing Director and other senior clinicians.
The Family Psychologist is an established multidisciplinary assessment
and support service delivering NHS and independent neurodevelopmental, psychological and educational services across the Midlands and the UK.
Whilst we are an Independent Provider, we hold the NHS
contract for Adult 16+ Autism Assessments as well as being a key Under 18's
Right to Choose provider for both Autism and ADHD within Herefordshire &
Worcestershire. We are committed to the provision of accessible and inclusive
services working to the NHS core values of: Working together for patients;
Respect and dignity; Commitment to quality of care; Compassion; Improving
lives: Everyone counts.
Beyond these values, we offer
A warm, close-knit and supportive
multidisciplinary team environment where collaboration is valued.
An inclusive culture that recognises and
supports individual strengths, needs and circumstances.
A flexible and caring workplace that promotes a
healthy work-life balance.
Encouragement and support to develop your
skills, confidence and career within the role.
A genuine commitment to your professional
growth, with excellent learning, CPD & development opportunities.
A commitment to comprehensive, face-to-face
neurodevelopmental assessments, with quality and clinical excellence at the
heart of our approach.
A dedicated clinical office, offering a
professional, confidential and welcoming space for your work.
BUPA, Life Cover, Pension, 33 days leave, Christmas closedown, company away days, Wellbeing
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered clinician with relevant governing body NMC, HCPC - Paediatric Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Learning Disability Nurse or equivalent qualification.
- A strong commitment to neurodiversity and neuro-affirming practice.
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- QbTest trained (Interpretation and administration)
- DIVA and Young-DIVA with experience in conducting ADHD neurodiversity assessments using Young DIVA and DIVA.
- ADOS-2 trained, with experience in conducting neurodiversity assessments.
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with service users, families, and carers, including shared decision-making and the use of clinician- and patient-rated outcome measures. Experience of working effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries, including contributing to and leading multi-professional and interagency meetings.
- Experience of working with a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental presentations across varying levels of complexity, maintaining professionalism in emotionally demanding situations. A strong track record in safeguarding children and young people, and in using equality, diversity, and inclusion frameworks within clinical, supervisory, and leadership practice.
- Ability to work autonomously, taking responsibility for clinical decision-making while recognising when to seek support. Experience of providing providing clinical supervision and using service user feedback and data to inform service development and improve outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of delivering comprehensive, evidence-based neurodevelopmental assessments across the lifespan, including holistic clinical assessment, risk assessment and management.
- Demonstrable experience in assessing ADHD using structured clinical tools such as the Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside administering and interpreting QbTest.
- Experience of completing autism assessments using gold-standard tools such as the ADOS-2
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Highly developed ability to synthesise complex clinical information from multiple sources into clear clinical opinions and evidence-based diagnostic recommendations.
- Demonstrates advanced communication skills, with the ability to convey complex and sensitive information in a clear, compassionate, and professional manner, both verbally and in writing, including during emotionally challenging situations and in line with organisational standards.
- Strong knowledge of current best practice in neurodiversity assessments, including the use of structured diagnostic tools such as the, ADOS-2, Young DIVA and DIVA, alongside objective measures such as QbTest, and the ability to integrate clinical interview, observational, and assessment data into robust diagnostic conclusions.
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check
- 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.
- UK Registration
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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Provenance
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First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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