Specialist Practitioner
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,959.00 to £48,117.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39959.00 - £48117.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7AG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9186-26-0338 |
Summary
To assess the needs of the young person and in partnership with the family/carers, design, develop and implement individual care plans to effect positive change for the young person. To review & amend plans of care/ interventions when necessary and clinically advisable, in line with legislation, NICE guidelines and evidence-based practice. To offer education and support to families, carers & a wide range of professionals/ agencies to raise awareness and understanding of the young persons needs. To offer consultation through a range of initiatives to staff with the aim of enhancing workforce skills, knowledge, and capacity in recognising the emotional health and well-being needs of young people with an intellectual disability and undertake interventions to achieve positive outcomes. To work within the integrated service framework structure to the benefit of the young person. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.