Associate Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Associate Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

Location: Norfolk & Waveney

Hours: Flexible

Make a Difference Every Day with Reed

Reed Healthcare is proud to support high-quality neurodevelopmental assessment services across the Norfolk and Waveney area. We are seeking skilled, compassionate health professionals to work as Associate Neurodevelopmental Practitioners, delivering evidence-based autism and ADHD assessments for children and young people.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a supportive, multidisciplinary team, benefit from flexible working arrangements, and use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful impact.

The Role

As an Associate Neurodevelopmental Practitioner working through Reed, you will carry out comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people.

Face-to-face elements of assessment (such as ADOS-2) will take place at designated Norfolk sites, with other components delivered remotely, offering excellent flexibility.

Typical Assessment Activities Include:

• Parental/developmental history interviews using structured tools (e.g. ADI-R, ACE, ACE+, DIVA/Young DIVA)
• Play-based or activity-based sessions with children and young people
• ADOS-2 assessments
• QBCheck
• Cognitive assessments (e.g., WISC-V, WAIS-IV - for Psychology applicants only)
• School observations and liaison with education professionals
• Additional psychometric assessments
• Participation in MDT meetings
• Producing high-quality, comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment reports

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with G Suite
• Experience using clinical Practice Management Systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An empathic, child-centred approach
• Ability to clearly communicate assessment outcomes
• Experience undertaking autism and/or ADHD assessments
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registration and/or a professional qualification in:
  • Psychology
  • Nursing
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
• ADOS-2 training
• Experience conducting developmental history interviews
• Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and/or ADHD)

Desirable

• ADI-R training
• DIVA or Young DIVA training

Why Work with Reed Healthcare?

• Flexible associate work that fits around your life
• A dedicated advisory and support network
• Access to high-quality opportunities matched to your clinical expertise
• A team culture built on trust, professionalism, and development
• A chance to make a genuine difference to children, young people, and families