Registered Clinician - Somerset Autism Spectrum Service

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 November 2024

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Clinician to join our dynamic and innovative team: the Somerset Autism Spectrum Service (SASS). The service provides NICE recommended diagnostic assessments for adults with probable Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM-5). In addition, the team aspires to offer time limited post diagnostic support for adults who have received the diagnosis. The team currently consists of Psychologists, an Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Team Secretaries, Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.

You will have a commitment to offering person-centred, quality services to people with autism, some of whom may be experiencing enduring mental health difficulties. This post will draw heavily on your assessment and communication skills as a fundamental part of the role. You will have relevant HCPC registration and bring with them knowledge and skills from their own profession to integrate into their work with the team. Specialist knowledge and experience of Autism specific diagnostic tools is not a necessary requirement at the point of application as you will receive training in these areas. We would like to appoint a clinician who brings energy and enthusiasm to the team with a willingness to learn and freedom to bring new ideas.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Nurses, and Social Workers for this role.

Main duties of the job

You will attend and take an active role in weekly team referrals meetings and will receive regular supervision. There are many opportunities for joint working, both within the team and with colleagues in the Trust. There is opportunity to contribute to training, consultancy, and liaison opportunities as part of this role. We are committed to maintaining and building upon links with autistic adults who have experience of using the service and have regular co production meetings where we work together with our Experts by Experience to continue to develop services in Somerset for autistic people. There are opportunities to be involved in a range of co produced projects.

An informal conversation with a member of the current team is strongly recommended prior to application, as this will give you a sense of the breadth of the work and the exciting potential for this role. Please contact Dr Julia Bower (Clinical Psychologist & Team Manager) on 07785459886, Dr Max Buchanan (Clinical Psychologist) on 07741296210 or Shaun Walker (Nurse) on 07741296206.

About us

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-1228

Job locations

Glanville House

Church Street

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 5AT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration or Registered nurse as relevant to this post is essential.

Desirable

  • Evidence of post qualification learning and development is desirable.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Autism.
  • Sound understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to Autism.
  • Ability to identify adult protection concerns, raise alerts and participate in safeguarding enquires/investigation/case conferences.
  • Ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary team planning through discussion and negotiation.
  • Ability to demonstrate diagnostic knowledge and application to planning intervention.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
  • Listens to others' views respecting and valuing colleagues and individual patient needs.
  • Professional and patient focussed approach.
  • Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
  • Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to work autonomously and independently.
  • High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
  • Willingness to travel across the county to different NHS sites.

Desirable

  • Experience of carrying out supervision to staff where appropriate, and/or providing peer supervision.
  • Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient record.
  • Experience of delivering training.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC registration or Registered nurse as relevant to this post is essential.

Desirable

  • Evidence of post qualification learning and development is desirable.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Autism.
  • Sound understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to Autism.
  • Ability to identify adult protection concerns, raise alerts and participate in safeguarding enquires/investigation/case conferences.
  • Ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary team planning through discussion and negotiation.
  • Ability to demonstrate diagnostic knowledge and application to planning intervention.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
  • Listens to others' views respecting and valuing colleagues and individual patient needs.
  • Professional and patient focussed approach.
  • Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
  • Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to work autonomously and independently.
  • High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
  • Willingness to travel across the county to different NHS sites.

Desirable

  • Experience of carrying out supervision to staff where appropriate, and/or providing peer supervision.
  • Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient record.
  • Experience of delivering training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Glanville House

Church Street

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 5AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Glanville House

Church Street

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 5AT


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Psychologist & Team Manager

Julia Bower

julia.bower@somersetft.nhs.uk

07785459886

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-1228

Job locations

Glanville House

Church Street

Bridgwater

Somerset

TA6 5AT


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