Overview
Woodhall Resourcing are currently recruiting for a hybrid locum Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to review referrals for autism.
This will be based at one of the Wiltshire hubs one day per week with home working permitted for the remainder.
This is to start ASAP until end March initially. Full time Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm or can consider 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Duties
The team are looking for hybrid Speech and Language Therapist band 6 who is:
• Able to review referrals for autism and telephone the families to gather more information
• Able to decide on assessment pathway depending on information gathered -Able to give advice and support to families
• Able to use ADOS assessment and observational assessment to inform multidisciplinary assessment
• The location is based at one of the Wiltshire or BANES hubs and candidates must be able to come in at least once a week which is important. Candidates don't need own car as long as they can get to one of the hubs at least once a week.
Requirements
Essential Requirements
• Recognised health professional degree qualification or equivalent
• Registered with the Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to children and young people with social communication differences and attention/energy differences
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the specialist client group such as NICE guidelines
• Up to date knowledge of relevant research and developments in the field of autism
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice within the field of autism
• In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
• Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
Desirable
• Experience of working in a neurodevelopmental assessment service which considers autism and ADHD
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit
• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network / Special Interest Group
Full job description is available upon request