Neurodevelopmental Practitioner - Neurodevelopmental Service

Role Overview

Working within the Specialist Children’s service in Greater Glasgow and Clyde, this permanent post supports children, young people and their families on the Neurodevelopmental pathway. The role involves assessment, post‑diagnostic intervention, and delivery of uni‑professional added value to children and young people, families, and education partners with neurodevelopmental impact.

Location:

West Centre, Kinfauns Drive, Drumchapel.

Working pattern:
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.

Positions: two posts – one full‑time (36 hours) and one part‑time (14.4 hours). The part‑time salary is pro rata.

• Manage a complex clinical caseload, undertaking assessment, formulation and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Develop, implement and evaluate person‑centred care plans in partnership with children, young people and their families.
• Work autonomously while contributing effectively within a multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency team to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide specialist advice, guidance and support to patients, carers, education staff and partner agencies.
• Coordinate care and interventions across services, ensuring effective communication and continuity of care.
• Supervise, support and develop junior staff and healthcare support workers, contributing to learning and service development.
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical governance, audit and quality assurance activities to enhance patient outcomes.

Professional registration with HCPC/NMC or relevant professional body.

Relevant experience in neurodevelopment assessment, diagnosis and support strategies.

Evidence of transferable skills to children and young people with neurodevelopmental impact.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, young people, families and partner agencies.

Demonstrated ability to work within multi‑disciplinary teams and understand the impact of integrated care and services.

Organised, motivated and enthusiastic about joining a developing service.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses.
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays.
• Access to NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from across the Armed Forces Community.

Flexible working arrangements are available where service needs allow and will be discussed during the recruitment process.