ESHT • Bexhill On Sea TN39 3HJ
About this role
Experience in child development services is essential, and applicants with expertise in autism assessment – including ADOS training with competency sign‑off – are essential. In return, we offer a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, strong peer support, and genuine investment in your development, enabling you to grow your expertise while making a meaningful difference to children and families every day.
N.B the job descriptions attached are in draft form and awaiting to be approved through AFC internal panel. Please be aware there may be some changes at point of sending out contracts.
- Expert neurodevelopmental assessments for children referred for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To be a specialist in this process with underlying knowledges and observational skill. Training registered practitioners in the process and setting competency framework and direction. To be final sign off practitioner for staff competency.
- Provide specialist sleep support interventions, including assessment, education, medication reviews and behavioural strategies for children with sleep difficulties. Provide specialist opinion on medication changes to the lead clinician. With clinical credibility and expertise.
- Support children with neurodisabilities, including those with Trisomy 21, through care planning at initial appointment, health surveillance, and coordination of services. Designated case load management and expert delegation to junior staff based on level of complexity. Maintain own caseload where required working with colleagues to ensure milestone reviews are met, following up on investigation results and acting accordingly.
- To be competent in transition support across health and significant life events (i.e planning for school or moving into adult services)
- Coordination of MDT events for best interests, transition etc.
- Deliver specialist-led clinics as appropriate.
- To deputise for seniors when required.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Please refer to the job description attached.
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This advert closes on Friday 12 Jun 2026
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