Trainee Neurodevelopmental Practitioner

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2217952753-2
  • Date Posted: 29 June 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: RTN Diagnostics
  • Location: Deal, Kent
  • Apprentice Pay: On Application
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Healthcare & Medical, Health and Safety, Social care

About this Apprenticeship

Launch Your Career in Neurodevelopmental Practice!


Trainee Neurodevelopmental Practitioner


  • Location: Hybrid - Deal, Kent


  • Salary: £25,000 per annum (12-month fixed-term contract)


  • Start Date: Monday 1st September (Mandatory) - Please note that mandatory training will take place throughout September. Applicants must be available to start on Monday 1st September to be considered for this role.


Are you a Psychology graduate with a passion for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions like ASD and ADHD? Do you want to gain hands-on clinical experience while being trained by experts in the field?


At RTN Mental Health Solutions, we're offering a 12-month, fully structured training programme that equips you with the skills to conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments using gold-standard tools such as ADI-R, ADOS, ACE, and DIVA.


Why Join Us?


  • Specialist Training - Learn from experienced clinicians and become a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner
  • Hands-On Clinical Experience - Conduct assessments, write detailed reports, and contribute to patient-centered care
  • Collaborative Teamwork - Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to develop holistic treatment plans
  • Meaningful Work - Make a direct impact on people's lives by contributing to early and accurate diagnoses


Job Role & Responsibilities


As a Trainee Neurodevelopmental Practitioner, you will:


  • Conduct comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment interviews, evaluating cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning
  • Use standardised diagnostic tools to assess and diagnose ASD and ADHD
  • Prepare detailed clinical reports, documenting findings, assessments, and recommendations
  • Critically analyse clinical data, integrating patient history and observational findings for informed diagnoses
  • Conduct risk assessments, ensuring safeguarding measures are in place for patient well-beingParticipate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, collaborating with professionals to develop patient-centered care plans
  • Maintain high standards of clinical care, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory guidelines
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in assessments


Who We're Looking For


  • A Psychology graduate (2:1 or above), eager to develop clinical expertise
  • Someone with a keen interest in neurodevelopmental conditionsA detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills
  • A team player who is clinically curious, solutions-focused, and proactive
  • Confident using Microsoft Office or Google Suite, particularly Word and Excel


Ready to Make a Difference?


This is an incredible opportunity to kickstart your career in neurodevelopmental practice and gain invaluable clinical experience!


Apply now by submitting your CV and a cover letter today!


Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract


Contract length: 12 months (with the intention of offering a permanent role afterwards if successful)


Pay: £25,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Private medical insurance


Schedule: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)


Education: Psychology Degree (required)