Job summary
Could you make a difference in the developing world of Neurodivergence?
Are you a Qualified Health Care Professional who is passionate about supporting clinicians to understand autism through the lens of difference?
If you have an interest in advocating for autistic and neurodivergent people and enjoy being involved in coproduction to shape how services work and support autistic people, the Reasonable Adjustment Service is the place for you!
Our aim is to minimise inappropriate or avoidable admissions, safely reduce length of admissions, and reduce the delay of discharges for autistic service users and ensure an equitable service to autistic people.
We offer full or part-time hybrid working opportunities.
You might be a registered Nurse in Learning Disability/Mental Health, Social Worker, Allied Health Professional (Speech & Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist).
*Please note that this advert may close once sufficient applications are received*
Main duties of the job
As a Mental Health Liaison clinician, you will work with Oxford Health Mental Health and Oxfordshire County Council Services in both inpatient and community settings, to support the access for autistic adults into these services and pathways.
You will work with the team to drive the development of new approaches to reasonable adjustments and move away from the medicalised view of Autism as an impairment and reframing this as a form of Neurodiversity.
As a dedicated individual joining our enthusiastic and compassionate team, you will be instrumental in implementing change so that autistic people and / or people with a Learning Disability can access services in a way that is productive and meaningful for them.
NB: Access to a car or alternative travel for business use is essential as this role involves client visits all over Oxfordshire. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. The team are currently hybrid working from home and the office, and therefore it is imperative to have internet access at home to accommodate this. There may be set days and times where you will be expected to be in the office.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to mental health inpatient/community services, and adult social care services where an autistic / or suspected to be autistic patient or person with a learning-disability has additional needs in accessing that service.
- To work with the individual and the team to identify reasonable adjustments to improve the experience and quality of care received.
- To support the individual to have a better understanding of their autism, how this impact on their experience of the world and the adaptations required.
- To support autistic individuals and clinical teams in accessing the Care and Treatment Reviews (CTR) process, and the clinical team in implementing CTR recommendations.
- Supporting specific interventions as part of the service users overall care plan, for example: Zones of Regulation Work, Pacing and Prioritisation Work, Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
- Supporting completion of complex joint Assessments with Social care and Mental Health colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide support to mental health inpatient/community services, and adult social care services where an autistic / or suspected to be autistic patient or person with a learning-disability has additional needs in accessing that service.
- To work with the individual and the team to identify reasonable adjustments to improve the experience and quality of care received.
- To support the individual to have a better understanding of their autism, how this impact on their experience of the world and the adaptations required.
- To support autistic individuals and clinical teams in accessing the Care and Treatment Reviews (CTR) process, and the clinical team in implementing CTR recommendations.
- Supporting specific interventions as part of the service users overall care plan, for example: Zones of Regulation Work, Pacing and Prioritisation Work, Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
- Supporting completion of complex joint Assessments with Social care and Mental Health colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Core Professional Qualification and registered with the appropriate professional body (NMC or HCPC registered) or suitable Psychology or Autism education at degree level.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge Autism & Learning Disability Policy
- Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to the people with a Learning Disability / Autism.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to support people who have Autism and or a Learning Disability on an individual and group basis.
- Experience of working in community and inpatient settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Core Professional Qualification and registered with the appropriate professional body (NMC or HCPC registered) or suitable Psychology or Autism education at degree level.
Desirable
- Degree in relevant subject
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge Autism & Learning Disability Policy
- Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to the people with a Learning Disability / Autism.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to support people who have Autism and or a Learning Disability on an individual and group basis.
- Experience of working in community and inpatient settings.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
