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Job summary

Main area
Neurodevelopmental Services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-PST166-1225
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Catherine Gladstone House/Wrexham Child Health Centre
Town
Mancot/Wrexham
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Band 6

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for 2 experienced practitioners to join the Neurodevelopmental Service across the east area of North Wales, covering the counties of Flintshire and Wrexham. We are looking for someone who is experienced, motivated and enthusiastic to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments with children and young people across all age groups and to provide support, intervention and advice for families and professionals. There will also be close working with multi-agency teams ensuring that service meets the needs of the client group. 

Main duties of the job

Conducting neurodevelopmental assessments and offering intervention, advice and support to young people, families and professionals.  To contribute to multi disciplinary team discussions and taking an active role in the referral pathway.  Offering supervision to new and existing staff where appropriate. Liaising with other agencies within the community, such as children's services and education. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and full Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse or other professional such as S&LT or OT with relevant post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Any additional relevant formal training within the area of children’s neurodevelopmental conditions

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the range, nature and impact of neurodevelopmental conditions and associated difficulties
  • Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of commonly associated health needs e.g. epilepsy, autism, syndromes and their health impacts etc
Desirable criteria
  • Detailed knowledge of an area common to learning disabilities services e.g. epilepsy, PMLD, Applied Behavioural Analysis principles

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Owen-Morgan
Job title
East Neurodevelopmental Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Ben Morrison

East Neurodevelopmental Team Lead

[email protected]