Job summary
Black Country Healthcare Foundation Trust are looking for 2 motivated individuals to work in our Adult ADHD & Autism Service (AAAS) as a Band 6Specialist Practitioner. The service is for people over 16 years referred for assessment, diagnosis and treatment interventions for AutismSpectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyper activity Disorder (ADHD)
Main duties of the job
As the successful post holder, you will primarily be involved in managing a designated caseload and supporting the assessment pathway for ADHD and ASD, including the development of person centred plans. You will work with the wider team in the responsibility of conducting diagnostic assessments such as Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) or ADI-R/ ADOS assessment for patients to aid diagnosis, using the appropriate software (training will be provided for the successful applicant as required). You will work as part of the AAAS Multi-disciplinary team, being involved in diagnosis decision making and effective team working, including the preparation of reports.
The post will enable you to develop specialist skills within a supportive team structure, with regular supervision and the opportunity to developlinks both locally and nationally with the ADHD and ASD network.
About us
The Trust is keen to support their staff's personal development and various training is provided to assist their career pathway includingundertaking all statutory and mandatory training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification for full description of duties/ responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification for full description of duties/ responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MH Experience
Essential
- Experience of inpatient or community role within mental health
Desirable
- Experience of inpatient or community role within learning disabilities
Communication
Essential
- Excellent use of grammar and spelling
Desirable
- Effective description of self and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of neurodiversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
MH Experience
Essential
- Experience of inpatient or community role within mental health
Desirable
- Experience of inpatient or community role within learning disabilities
Communication
Essential
- Excellent use of grammar and spelling
Desirable
- Effective description of self and experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of Mental Health and Mental Health Act
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of neurodiversity
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).
