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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-PST009-0226
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ty Gwili
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/02/2026 23:59
Interview date
04/03/2026

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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of attendance on advanced and specialist post graduate courses pertaining to neurodiversity
  • Can demonstrate a professional interest in ASD
  • Has knowledge of a range of specialist assessment and intervention tools relevant to the client group

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Has knowledge of working with autistic adults and/or children and their families
  • Willingness to develop knowledge and experience in working with ASD across the life span
  • Experience of multi-agency partnership working and ability to promote multi-disciplinary/multiagency and collaborative practice with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
  • Ability and experience in developing, planning implementing and delivering a range of training packages to others
  • Experience in using information gathering/reporting systems and is IT literate in the use of appropriate software
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with autistic children and or children with Learning Disabilities or mental ill health
  • Knowledge and experience of strategies and approaches that support autistic people and their families
  • Demonstrates experience of supporting, supervising and developing skills of less experienced staff

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ruth Holstead
Job title
Team Lead Children's Neurodevelopmental Service
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 283077
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