There are exciting times ahead for Neurodevelopmental Services in West Wales, and we would like to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated band 6 Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join our friendly and inclusive Adult ADHD and Integrated Autism Services.
We are seeking to employ a professional registrant (Registered Nurse (Adult), RMN, Registered Nurse (LD)) to join the team.
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the field of neuro-divergence and a passion for improving the lives of neurodivergent adults. You will have a range of transferable skills and a desire for developing your skills and knowledge around ADHD, autism, and neuro-divergence. You will be able to work under pressure to provide high-quality, collaborative care and support to neuro-divergent individuals with or without mental health and/or learning difficulties.
Interviews to be held on 20/1/25.
Main duties of the job Your work will initially involve supporting the safe and effective titration of adults being treated for ADHD, but will eventually include diagnostic assessment of autism and ADHD (full training will be provided). As the service evolves, you will be required to work with neuro-divergent adults to help identify and address support needs, working in partnership with individuals, family members, services across Hywel Dda, and partner organisations.
The Adult ADHD Service offers diagnostic assessment and treatment of ADHD. The West Wales Integrated Autism Service offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults who do not meet eligibility criteria for statutory services such as mental health and learning disabilities. The service also provides time-limited support and professional consultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism. Both services are co-located and cater to the Hywel Dda University Health Board region.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during your employment with us.
Person Specification Qualifications
Relevant degree in professional specialism (Nursing/Allied Health Professional/Social Worker)
Registered member of Professional Body
Post-registration qualification or demonstrates equivalent experience to post-graduate diploma level
Demonstrates an understanding of national and local policy related to neuro-divergence
Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of neurodivergent individuals (in particular ADHD/Autism), their families, carers, and partners
Has insight into the changing needs of neuro-divergent individuals across the lifespan
Has knowledge of multi-agency partnership working and/or provision of multidisciplinary care/support of neuro-divergent adults
Ability to maintain and provide accurate records, data, and reports as required
Has an understanding of the local, cultural, linguistic, and demographic factors which influence service delivery in own clinical specialism
Training in Neurodevelopmental conditions
Teaching/mentoring Qualification
Further higher degree or post Graduate Cert in clinical/therapeutic practice
Can demonstrate a professional interest in ADHD and other Neurodivergencies
Has knowledge of a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools relevant to the client group
Experience
Has knowledge of working with adults and/or children diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism
Willingness to develop knowledge and experience in working with neuro-divergent individuals across the lifespan
Experience of multi-agency partnership working and ability to promote multi-disciplinary/multi-agency and collaborative practice with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
Ability and experience in developing, planning, implementing, and delivering a range of training packages to others
Experience in using information gathering/reporting systems and is IT literate in the use of appropriate software
Demonstrates effective risk assessment and risk management experience
Knowledge and experience of strategies and approaches that support neurodivergent people and their families
Experience supporting individuals with complex biopsychosocial needs
Experience in mental health assessment skills
Post-registration experience of mental health or learning disabilities
Demonstrates experience of supporting, supervising, and developing skills of less experienced staff
Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata.
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We are seeking to employ a professional registrant (Registered Nurse (Adult), RMN, Registered Nurse (LD)) to join the team.
We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in the field of neuro-divergence and a passion for improving the lives of neurodivergent adults. You will have a range of transferable skills and a desire for developing your skills and knowledge around ADHD, autism, and neuro-divergence. You will be able to work under pressure to provide high-quality, collaborative care and support to neuro-divergent individuals with or without mental health and/or learning difficulties.
Interviews to be held on 20/1/25.
Main duties of the job Your work will initially involve supporting the safe and effective titration of adults being treated for ADHD, but will eventually include diagnostic assessment of autism and ADHD (full training will be provided). As the service evolves, you will be required to work with neuro-divergent adults to help identify and address support needs, working in partnership with individuals, family members, services across Hywel Dda, and partner organisations.
The Adult ADHD Service offers diagnostic assessment and treatment of ADHD. The West Wales Integrated Autism Service offers diagnostic assessment of autism in adults who do not meet eligibility criteria for statutory services such as mental health and learning disabilities. The service also provides time-limited support and professional consultation and engagement with every sector, in addition to delivering training around autism. Both services are co-located and cater to the Hywel Dda University Health Board region.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during your employment with us.
Person Specification Qualifications
Relevant degree in professional specialism (Nursing/Allied Health Professional/Social Worker)
Registered member of Professional Body
Post-registration qualification or demonstrates equivalent experience to post-graduate diploma level
Demonstrates an understanding of national and local policy related to neuro-divergence
Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of neurodivergent individuals (in particular ADHD/Autism), their families, carers, and partners
Has insight into the changing needs of neuro-divergent individuals across the lifespan
Has knowledge of multi-agency partnership working and/or provision of multidisciplinary care/support of neuro-divergent adults
Ability to maintain and provide accurate records, data, and reports as required
Has an understanding of the local, cultural, linguistic, and demographic factors which influence service delivery in own clinical specialism
Training in Neurodevelopmental conditions
Teaching/mentoring Qualification
Further higher degree or post Graduate Cert in clinical/therapeutic practice
Can demonstrate a professional interest in ADHD and other Neurodivergencies
Has knowledge of a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools relevant to the client group
Experience
Has knowledge of working with adults and/or children diagnosed with ADHD and/or autism
Willingness to develop knowledge and experience in working with neuro-divergent individuals across the lifespan
Experience of multi-agency partnership working and ability to promote multi-disciplinary/multi-agency and collaborative practice with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
Ability and experience in developing, planning, implementing, and delivering a range of training packages to others
Experience in using information gathering/reporting systems and is IT literate in the use of appropriate software
Demonstrates effective risk assessment and risk management experience
Knowledge and experience of strategies and approaches that support neurodivergent people and their families
Experience supporting individuals with complex biopsychosocial needs
Experience in mental health assessment skills
Post-registration experience of mental health or learning disabilities
Demonstrates experience of supporting, supervising, and developing skills of less experienced staff
Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata.
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