Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing/AHP
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 070-NMR038-0426
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brecon War Memorial Hospital - TBC
- Town
- Brecon/Newtown
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Practitioner Children’s Neurodevelopmental Services
Band 6
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated Specialist Practitioner to join our vibrant Children’s Neurodevelopment and Learning Disability Service. This is a unique opportunity to work within a supportive, dynamic environment where you can have a direct impact on the lives of children and their families.
About the Role
As a Specialist Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering holistic assessments that take into account not only the medical needs of the children, but also their emotional, social, and educational requirements. Your approach will be child-centred and family-focused, ensuring that each assessment provides a comprehensive understanding of the child’s strengths and challenges. You will use a range of assessment tools and techniques, engaging with children and families to develop tailored care plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and inclusion.
Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Working
Collaboration is at the heart of our service. You will be an integral member of our multi-disciplinary team, working alongside professionals from healthcare, education, social care, and allied services. Together, you will share expertise, information, and perspectives to develop holistic interventions and support strategies.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- The chance to make a lasting difference in children’s lives
Main duties of the job
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Clinical duties
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Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered Practitioner qualification relevant to speciality (e.g. SALT, OT, Nurse)
- Significant experience of working as a specialist with children with Neurodevelopmental differences
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating own personal development
- Knowledge of neurodivergent affirming practice
- Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental disorders underpinned by theory and practice
Desirable criteria
- Post graduate /registration learning in Neurodevelopment Disorders
- ASD assessment tool training e.g., ADOS
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards, if applicable
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in mental health or specialist services including ADHD and ASD
- Ability to assess and implement a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions
- Proficient in multi-agency partnership working
- Demonstrate autonomous working and management of own caseload
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Working knowledge of statutory and voluntary sectors with regard to mental health and well being
- Experience of addressing equality and diversity issue within context of service
- Participation in the development of policies and procedures
- Delivery of clinical training in relation to specialism
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Susan Dinsdale
- Job title
- Head of Children's Health Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07824407656
- Additional information
Catrin Davies
Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Babies, Children & Young People
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