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Job Overview • Role Title: Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (Neurodiversity Specialist) • Location: Springleigh Clinic, Waterloo Road, Stalybridge, SK15 2AU • Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full-time) • Band: Band 6 Role Summary We are seeking a motivated and experienced Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner to join our dynamic team at Springleigh Clinic. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health services, with a specific preference for candidates possessing prior experience in conducting initial neurodiversity assessments for children and young people. You will play a vital role in supporting young people and their families by providing comprehensive, high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for those on the Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) pathways. Key Responsibilities & Main Duties • Clinical Assessments: Complete structured initial neurodiversity assessments for young people referred to the ADHD and/or Autism assessment pathways. • Information Gathering: Conduct detailed developmental history-taking, clinical interviews, and behavioral observations with young people, families, and educational settings. • Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team (including CAMHS clinicians, pediatricians, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists) to triangulate clinical findings and reach consensus on diagnostic outcomes. • Report Writing: Produce comprehensive, clear, and evidence-based diagnostic reports and formulation summaries within agreed clinical timeframes. • Care Planning & Signposting: Provide post-assessment feedback to families, offering clear guidance, psychoeducation, and appropriate signposting to local support services, interventions, and community resources. • Safeguarding: Ensure all clinical practices comply with local safeguarding policies and procedures for children and young people. • Clinical Governance: Participate in clinical supervision, peer reviews, team meetings, and continuous professional development (CPD) activities to maintain high clinical standards. Person Specification Essential Criteria: • Professional registration in a relevant healthcare discipline (e.g., Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or equivalent relevant professional registration). • Demonstrated post-registration experience working within child and adolescent mental health or neurodevelopmental services. • Sound knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity, specifically ADHD and Autism in young people. • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to convey sensitive information empathetically and clearly to families and multi-agency partners. • Ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritize work effectively, and meet clinical targets. Desirable Criteria: • Direct, hands-on experience in completing initial neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism) assessments. • Familiarity with standardized assessment tools (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R, DIVA, or similar diagnostic frameworks). • Post-graduate training or specialized qualifications in neurodevelopmental conditions. Apply Today Apply Stalybridge, Greater Manchester £25 - £35 per hour Full-time Job reference MP Pennine BB_1785252706 More jobs like this Glasgow £27.00 - £37 per hour Part-time Bristol £28 - £35 per hour Full-time Marlborough, Wiltshire £25 - £32 per hour Full-time Uttoxeter, Staffordshire £21.88 - £24.90 per hour + weekly pay Full-time Refer a friend B6 Mental Health Practitioner Practitioner are needed throughout Stalybridge, Greater Manchester