Neurodevelopmental Specialist Practitioner
Navigo Health and Social Care CIC · Advanced Nurse Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£49387.00 to £56515.00
- Closing date
- 29 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 8d ago
- Specialism
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5650704
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Job summary
Our team is looking to broaden our multidisciplinary team to continue to deliver high quality neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment for children and young people aged 0 - 18 in North East Lincolnshire. We would welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including Non-Medical Prescribers, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and beyond. We continually strive to deliver neuro affirmative, high quality and trauma-informed practices. Our team is determined to transform the care of the neurodivergent community through co-production, listening to the voices of those in the community. We are an innovative, supportive team who place great importance on staff wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Candidates will use their experience, skills and knowledge to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments and/or treatment for children and young people, alongside their families and/or carers, as part of a multidisciplinary team. The day-to-day role of successful applicant can be tailored to their skill set, experience, background and interests. The candidates will work both autonomously and as part of a team within their professional guidelines as well as liaising closely with other professionals and partnership organisations. The candidate will demonstrate neuro affirmative practice, and will be trauma-informed in their approach to all aspects of the role. There will be varied aspects to the role, which include attending team meetings, offering consultation, supervising colleagues and contributing to service development projects, research and evaluation .
About us
Hello!
We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.
The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.
We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.
As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre.
Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.
We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come and Join us !
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Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B9816-661-1
Job locations
Freshney Green Medical Centre
Sorrel Road
Grimsby
DN34 4GB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
As this post is open to a wide range of professionals with different backgrounds and skills, the main duties of the post will vary depending on the applicants.
For non-medical prescribers and medical staff in relation to the ADHD treatment pathway, the following will be required:
Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people referred for ADHD medication treatment.
Independently prescribe medication within scope of practice and competency in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and local protocols.
Initiate, titrate and optimise ADHD medication, including stimulant and non-stimulant treatments in line with service policies
Monitor effectiveness of treatment and manage side effects through regular review clinics.
Assess physical health parameters including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and other relevant monitoring requirements.
Interpret clinical information and make informed prescribing decisions based on current evidence and national guidelines.
Identify and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and deteriorating mental or physical health.
Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in partnership with children, young people and families.
Provide psychoeducation regarding ADHD, medication options, benefits, risks and lifestyle considerations.
Facilitate shared decision-making with children, young people, families and carers.
Ensure accurate clinical documentation and record keeping within electronic patient record systems.
Liaise with GPs, schools, paediatricians, CAMHS clinicians and other agencies involved in care.
Contribute to transition planning for young people moving into adult services
Maintain professional registration and prescribing qualification.
Practice within professional codes of conduct and scope of competence.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ADHD assessment, treatment and prescribing guidance.
Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
Support the implementation of evidence-based practice within the service.
Adhere to medicines management policies and procedures.
In relation to clinicians undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments, the following will be required:
To use their skills and knowledge to undertake neuroaffirmative, highly specialist, NICE compliant, neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes ADHD and ASD with children and young people, and their families/carers.
To formulate complex presentations and provide a range of specialist neurodevelopmental assessments to vulnerable children and young people including Looked After Children; children and young people who have mild to severe Learning Disabilities; children who are at risk of contact with, or who have contact with, the Youth Justice Service.
To identify the need for and, where appropriate, complete psychometric and cognitive assessments when required to support a robust assessment and formulation
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children/young people and to provide general advice to other professionals on neurodevelopmental aspects of risk assessment and management.
To be able to give differential diagnoses/formulation when ADHD and ASD are not identified as part of an assessment
To be able to provide diagnostic feedback tailored to the needs of the young person and family, delivering this in a sensitive manner
Produce high-quality, neuroaffirmative reports upon conclusion of assessments
To provide specialist neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and recommendations in line with the SEND Code of Practice
The following skills are required for all applicants:
To work both autonomously and as part of a team, and across teams, in partnership with parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals to provide integrated care for clients, their families, carers and educators.
To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the assessment, support and discharge of a case load of service users, meeting expectations relating to the quality and timeliness of the service provided
The standards of practice will include meeting the standards defined by their registration body and NAVIGO code of conduct.
Offer regular clinical supervision to a range of professionals within the service
Assist in the development of resources, protocols and guidance for families and professionals.
Support the implementation of innovative and evidence-based practice.
Act as a role model for collaborative and person-centred care.
To deliver training to staff, families and partner agencies.
Participate in audit, service evaluation and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical
As this post is open to a wide range of professionals with different backgrounds and skills, the main duties of the post will vary depending on the applicants.
For non-medical prescribers and medical staff in relation to the ADHD treatment pathway, the following will be required:
Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and young people referred for ADHD medication treatment.
Independently prescribe medication within scope of practice and competency in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards and local protocols.
Initiate, titrate and optimise ADHD medication, including stimulant and non-stimulant treatments in line with service policies
Monitor effectiveness of treatment and manage side effects through regular review clinics.
Assess physical health parameters including height, weight, blood pressure, pulse and other relevant monitoring requirements.
Interpret clinical information and make informed prescribing decisions based on current evidence and national guidelines.
Identify and manage clinical risk, safeguarding concerns and deteriorating mental or physical health.
Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in partnership with children, young people and families.
Provide psychoeducation regarding ADHD, medication options, benefits, risks and lifestyle considerations.
Facilitate shared decision-making with children, young people, families and carers.
Ensure accurate clinical documentation and record keeping within electronic patient record systems.
Liaise with GPs, schools, paediatricians, CAMHS clinicians and other agencies involved in care.
Contribute to transition planning for young people moving into adult services
Maintain professional registration and prescribing qualification.
Practice within professional codes of conduct and scope of competence.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ADHD assessment, treatment and prescribing guidance.
Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development.
Support the implementation of evidence-based practice within the service.
Adhere to medicines management policies and procedures.
In relation to clinicians undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments, the following will be required:
To use their skills and knowledge to undertake neuroaffirmative, highly specialist, NICE compliant, neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes ADHD and ASD with children and young people, and their families/carers.
To formulate complex presentations and provide a range of specialist neurodevelopmental assessments to vulnerable children and young people including Looked After Children; children and young people who have mild to severe Learning Disabilities; children who are at risk of contact with, or who have contact with, the Youth Justice Service.
To identify the need for and, where appropriate, complete psychometric and cognitive assessments when required to support a robust assessment and formulation
To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual children/young people and to provide general advice to other professionals on neurodevelopmental aspects of risk assessment and management.
To be able to give differential diagnoses/formulation when ADHD and ASD are not identified as part of an assessment
To be able to provide diagnostic feedback tailored to the needs of the young person and family, delivering this in a sensitive manner
Produce high-quality, neuroaffirmative reports upon conclusion of assessments
To provide specialist neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and recommendations in line with the SEND Code of Practice
The following skills are required for all applicants:
To work both autonomously and as part of a team, and across teams, in partnership with parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals to provide integrated care for clients, their families, carers and educators.
To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the assessment, support and discharge of a case load of service users, meeting expectations relating to the quality and timeliness of the service provided
The standards of practice will include meeting the standards defined by their registration body and NAVIGO code of conduct.
Offer regular clinical supervision to a range of professionals within the service
Assist in the development of resources, protocols and guidance for families and professionals.
Support the implementation of innovative and evidence-based practice.
Act as a role model for collaborative and person-centred care.
To deliver training to staff, families and partner agencies.
Participate in audit, service evaluation and evidence-based practice initiatives.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Navigo Health and Social Care CIC on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 29 Oct 2026.
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