Senior Neurodevelopmental Specialist
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston, NR31 6LAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 November 2026
3 days leftJob description
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Neurodevelopmental (NDD) Specialist to provide clinical expertise and leadership. This is an exciti...
Provide clinical expertise and leadership within the Neurodevelopmental pathway, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and evidence-based practice.
Assist with the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of NDD assessment and diagnostic pathways.
Work collaboratively with Paediatricians, Psychologists, Therapists, education and other external stakeholders to ensure integrated care.
Offer clinical expertise, and provide senior oversight, case discussion and supervision to the multidisciplinary team.
Contribute to service planning, workforce development, performance monitoring and quality improvement.
Support a culture of compassionate, family-centred and neuro-affirming practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Neurodevelopmental practitioner passionate about making a meaningful difference to neurodiverse children and young people.
Please see the Job description and person specification that accompanies this advert added for further details
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Nursing
- Current HCPC or NMC Registration
- Relevant clinical courses in the field of Autism / Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Registered member of specialist college e.g. RCOT, RCSLT
Desirable: - Leadership course; - Membership of relevant specialist group e.g. Children and Young People Specialist Section
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience of working within the speciality of Neurodevelopmental disorders, across a range of different settings.
- Evidence of post graduate training in the specialism e.g. Sensory integration, PECS, Elklan, Developmental Trauma and Attachment.
- Trained to clinical reliability in administering the ADOS 2
- Knowledge of strategies used to support children and young people with Neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding children.
- Experience of supervising and supporting junior colleagues, students and volunteers.
Skills, abilities and competencies
Essential
- Communication skills including empathy, motivational and assertiveness skills. Ability to resolve conflict.
- Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner, organising, prioritising and delegating workloads as appropriate
- Ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and adapt to the needs of the service
- Ability to teach / train and motivate others
- Experience of engaging in and delivering clinical supervision
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 November 2026
Last checked
5 November 2026
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