Job Role and Responsibilities
Overall Job Purpose
Our RTN Academy runs a 12 month training programme for Psychology graduates to become Neurodevelopmental Practitioners. The training is to teach you how to conduct ASD and ADHD diagnostic assessments using standardised tools such as the ADI-R, ADOS, ACE and DIVA. Clinical excellence is a core part of RTN’s ethos, and we have built this into our training programme.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment interviews utilising standardized diagnostic tools to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
- Prepare detailed clinical reports that accurately document findings, assessments, and recommendations based on standardised evaluations and patient history.
- Critically analyze clinical information, integrating assessment data, patient history, and observational findings to inform diagnostic decisions and treatment planning.
- Perform thorough risk assessments to identify potential safety concerns, implementing appropriate safeguarding protocols and intervention strategies to ensure patient well-being.
- Oversee quality assurance and monitoring processes to maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines.
- Actively participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, collaborating with professionals across various disciplines to develop holistic, patient-centered care plans.
- Engage in clinical problem-solving by addressing complex cases, navigating diagnostic challenges, and adapting assessment strategies to meet individual patient needs.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of clinical processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to current evidence-based practices.
