Neurodevelopmental Senior Practitioner
Northampton General Hospital
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Job summary
The post holder will be an autonomous key member of the Multi Disciplinary Team. Leading the co-ordination and participating in the assessment of children with developmental concerns. This will include the enhanced practice of participating and leading specialist diagnostic assessment (ADOS) and assisting in the triage of newly referred patients.
They will participate in the management of the department when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the CDC Team Lead. They will take responsibility for their own self-development and that of junior members of staff helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the Child Development Centre.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of children and their families working autonomously as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT.)
Using an extensive knowledge of children's neurodevelopmental needs to inform the child's developmental assessment including leading an ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule.)
Take the lead in practitioner Led assessments, in the absence of a Community Paediatrician.
Maintain and complete an accurate patient record, ensuring a detailed account of their child's assessment.
Communicate with, actively listen, interpret and respond to patients', relatives, carers and visitors, in order to provide appropriate support.
Leading areas of service development and chairing related Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) meetings when required.
Take responsibility for own and others professional development.
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
Identify and lead significant developments related to CDC to ensure excellent patient care is achieved considering the goals led by the NHS plan, NICE Guidelines and local initiatives
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Date posted
17 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
265-6199995
Job locations
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BD
Employer's website
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