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Neurodevelopmental Practitioner- Speech & Language Therapist


Company : Oakdale Group


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2025-08-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Neurodevelopmental Practitioner- Speech & Language TherapistJoin to apply for theNeurodevelopmental Practitioner- Speech & Language Therapistrole atOakdale Group Neurodevelopmental Practitioner- Speech & Language Therapist5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for theNeurodevelopmental Practitioner- Speech & Language Therapistrole atOakdale Group Neurodevelopmental Practitioner -Registered Nurse.Location: Harrogate/ Leeds/ Halifax/ Hybrid.Hours: Flexible (full or part time).About UsOakdale was established over twenty five years ago and is highly regarded as a professional therapy provider. We are a not-for-profit community based organisation and our team is united by a commitment to provide flexible, bespoke, evidence based and high quality clinical services to meet the particular needs of each of our clients as well as the requirements of commissioners for an appropriate, collaborative, value-for-money service. The Oakdale Group provides a range of specialist assessments, including for autism, ADHD, developmental trauma, and attachment. Oakdale also provides psychological therapies for children, young people, and adults. Many of our services are commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities and schools, and include services for NHS staff. Our services are also accessed by members of the public who pay for them privately, through medical insurance or our charitable arm. Oakdale has clinical centres in Harrogate, Leeds and Halifax and also delivers services from other consulting rooms in the North of England and remotely on a nationwide basis. Oakdales multidisciplinary teams consistently receive excellent feedback from clients and commissioners alike. Oakdale values its clinical and administrative teams and strives to ensure that both our clients and our colleagues are at the heart of all that we do.The roleThe role will be to undertake face to face neurodevelopmental assessments (autism and ADHD) for children and adults as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role can be offered at one of our centres in Harrogate/Horsforth/Halifax or remote. We are keen to hear from qualifiedhealth professionalslooking for a salaried role and also those looking for associate work who are interested in working with children, young people and adults within a neurodevelopmental assessment and support team. Oakdale is an agile organisation able to offer full or part time employed or flexible hours.RequiredThe assessments may include some or all of the following depending upon professional background/ experience. Training will be provided where required in line with service needs alongside supervision:Parental/developmental interviews to explore the client's developmental history relating to autism, ADHD and learning. This may include the service structured interviews, the ADI-R, ACE, ACE+ or DIVA/Young DIVA assessments. Assessments are undertaken by clinicians based at one of our centres, with the play based assessment and developmental history being completed at the same time for early years assessments. MDT meetings take place within these clinics. 1:1 play-based/ activity sessions with the young person/ adult as part of neurodevelopmental assessments ADOS-2 Assessments QBCheck Cognitive assessments, e.g. WISC-V and WAIS-IV (Psychology applicants only) School observations Liaison with schools and other professionals Additional psychometrics Multidisciplinary team meetings Report writing: full Neurodevelopmental Assessment reports.About YouExcellent IT skills- including good knowledge of G Suite Experience of using practice Management Systems to record clinical notes and contacts, book and outcome appointments. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with adults/ families and young people in a supportive and empathic way. Ability to communicate clearly the outcome of assessments Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team Experience of autism and/ or ADHD assessments in children and young people. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary assessment teamQualificationsEssentialHCPC registration and /or Professional qualification in one of the following professions: Psychology Nursing (RMN / RNLD) Speech and Language Therapy, Social Work Occupational Therapy.DesirableTraining and experience in the following: ADOS, ADI-R, DIVA/Young DIVA Autism and ADHD Assessments, Neurodevelopmental Assessments.Ability to travelDriving licence & access to a vehicle.What we offer employed rolesIn return for the hard work and dedication of our teams, we offer the following benefits:25 annual leave plus bank holidays (rising after the length of service) Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay (OSP) Enhanced pension Cycle to work. Simplyhealth Programme including Employee Assistance Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access Fully funded flu vaccines Employee discount scheme Technology salary sacrifice scheme for home appliances, tablets, mobiles, TVs, fitness trackers and more A supportive culture that values work-life balance including agile working and the option to apply for flexible working from day one. Ongoing CPD (internal & external) - we work with experts to bring high-quality CPD to our teams, to help further their skills and knowledge and improve the support we provide Interviews will be offered on an ongoing basis - please do not delay applying!LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Part-time Job functionJob function Health Care Provider Industries Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oakdale Group by 2x Get notified about new Speech Language Pathologist jobs inLeeds, England, United Kingdom . 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