Neuro Developmental Liaison Specialist Post - Amersham, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Amersham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will develop a network of strong support to families with children/young people on the pre and post diagnostic pathway for neurodevelopmental assessment to offer continuity of support.

The majority of children will present under the age of seven years however it is anticipated that any established therapeutic relationship will not be ended until the appropriate clinical point in the pathway.

The post-holder will be responsible for reviewing clinical policies and guidelines relevant to the role and will participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team in supporting innovation and change in practice.

The role will require liaising with other organisations and professionals to offer a streamlined service and promote excellent communication around the child.

The post-holder will adopt a quality improvement approach to their work and will undertake audit and QI activity. They will offer supervision and training to other professionals as required by the role.

The post holder will possess or be willing to develop an understanding of psychosocial interventions to include psycho-education of children with neuro-diversity including in the context of a mixed neurodevelopmental picture (specifically with comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder).

The post holder will be able to work with children and families to, support discharge planning through linking them to other supportive services.