Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

We are looking for a passionate, skilled professional to join our Neurodevelopmental Service, supporting children and young people across the Hywel Dda region. This is an exciting time to join us, as the service is undergoing significant development and investment following a Welsh Government demand and capacity review.

As a Neurodevelopmental (Autism) Practitioner, you will play a key role in the diagnostic assessment of autism in children and young people under 18. As the service develops, there may also be opportunities to contribute to assessments for other neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD, with full training provided. This role is open to applicants from a range of professional backgrounds who bring expertise in autism and a commitment to improving outcomes for neurodivergent young people.

You'll also support and develop designated members of staff, provide advice and awareness of neurodiversity across agencies to facilitate group activities, contributing to planning and implementation of interventions. If you are enthusiastic, reflective, and eager to contribute to a service in transformation, we would love to hear from you.

As a neuro-developmental (Autism) practitioner, the post holder will contribute to the diagnostic assessment of autism in children and young people. This may include other neuro-diverse conditions such as ADHD in the future (additional training will be provided).

Under the guidance of a senior practitioner, they will gain experience and provide specialist advice and support to multi-disciplinary and multi-agency professionals and families working with autistic/neuro-diverse young people or children.

Under the guidance of a senior practitioner, they will gain experience and provide tailored, evidence-based, outcome-focused time limited support to the partners/carers and wider family members of autistic/neuro-diverse children and young people.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals:
  Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;
  Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen;
  Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals:
  Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire;
  Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres:
  Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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 are able to 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 the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 04/03/2026.

• Relevant degree in professional specialism (Nursing/Allied Health Professional/Social Worker/Education)
• Registered member of Professional body (NMC, HCPC,ECW,CCW,RCOT)
• Post-registration qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience to post-graduate diploma level
• Demonstrates an understanding of National and Local Autism policy and legislation
• Willingness to train in the use of specific autism diagnostic assessment instruments
• Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of autistic individuals and their families/carers/partners
• Has insight into the changing needs of those with autism across the lifespan
• Has knowledge of multi-agency partnership working and/or provision of multidisciplinary care/support for autistic people
• Has an understanding of the impact of local, cultural, linguistic and demographic factors which influence service delivery in own clinical specialism
• Has knowledge of standards of record keeping
• Evidence of attendance on advanced and specialist post graduate courses pertaining to neurodiversity
• Can demonstrate a…