Neurodevelopmental Advanced Practitioner (NDAP) (30 hpw) (Maternity cover for 12 Months), The Pines, Inverness

Job Description

Post Title: Neurodevelopmental Advanced Practitioner (NDAP)
Location: The Pines, Drummond Rd, Inverness
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week
Duration: Maternity Cover for 12 Months
Salary: £36,995 - £43,031 p.a. (£46,244 - £53,789 pro rata)

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Details: Kayrin Murray Tel: 07557 566515

Job Purpose: We have an opportunity for a qualified professional with experience within paediatric neurodevelopmental practice to join the Highland Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service (NDAS) for 12 months.

The postholder will take a lead role as part of the NDAS and wider teams in carrying out complex neurodevelopmental assessment to children and young people across North Highland. This will be carried out across Highland Council area in schools and pre-school facilities, client’s own homes, out-patient clinics, and via telehealth in accordance with national, Highland Council, and NHS Highland policies and guidelines. They will participate in audit and service development, provide support and training to other professionals, and supervise the work of students and junior staff. Training and mentoring will be provided to the successful candidate as required.

This post sits within Highland Council but has NHS terms and conditions. Secondment may be considered with the agreement of your manager, and a different base location within Highland may be possible.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Statutory degree qualification 
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)/ Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)/ Other appropriate professional council 
• Maintain up to date HCPC/ NMC/ relevant professional registration 
• Minimum of 5 years' clinical experience with at least 2 of these within paediatric neurodevelopmental practice