Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Band 6 Autism Nurse Specialist Subject to Banding

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Job summary

Band 6 Autism Nurse Specialist,Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse Specialist to join our innovative and well-supported team. This will include working within a well-established Autism Assessment Team across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR).

The role will be enhanced by an induction programme and professional development opportunities, including appraisal and coaching.

We are currently based at Bridge Park Plaza, Thurmaston, on the edge of Watermead Country Park. We will be moving to County Hall, Glenfield Hospital site from End of Spring 2024. Free car parking is available at both sites.

Main duties of the job

The role will include providing assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder for children and young people within LLR. This role will include working closely with Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Community Paediatricians, Assistant Practitioners and other professionals with the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.

The job description is attached and provides full details of the role, as well as the essential criteria required. A qualification in ADOS will be looked upon favourably.

It is highly advised that you contact the team to discuss this role and/or organise a shadowing session before applying for the role.

For questions about this role, contact: Beth Kena (bethany.kena@nhs.net)

We will be holding an open forum on MS Teams for any informal questions about the role. This will be on Friday 16th Feb 2024 between 3-4.30pm.

Please email bethany.kena@nhs.net to book a slot.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

31 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-24-0154

Job locations

Bridge Park Plaza,

Bridge Park Rd,

Thurmaston, Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE4 8BL

Leicestershire County Council

Leicester Road

Glenfield

Leicester

LE3 8RA

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

- Previous experience of working with children and young people.
- Previous experience of contributing to the diagnosis of Autism and differential diagnosis.
- Previous experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Previous experience of mentorship/support of other colleagues.
- Previous experience of caseload management.

Desirable

- 1-year experience as NMP.

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications (Equivalent qualifications will be considered where their equivalency can be demonstrated)
- Registered nurse
- Nonmedical prescribing
- Additional training/study days specific to Autism

Desirable

- Qualified in ADOS and/or ADIR

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

- Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct for nursing
- Knowledge of Education, Social Care and Health policies related to children and young people
- Knowledge of roles of other colleagues in service delivery for children and young people.
- Understanding of roles of other professionals working with children/young people with communication needs.
- Well established knowledge of Autism and comorbid conditions.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

- Previous experience of working with children and young people.
- Previous experience of contributing to the diagnosis of Autism and differential diagnosis.
- Previous experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Previous experience of mentorship/support of other colleagues.
- Previous experience of caseload management.

Desirable

- 1-year experience as NMP.

Qualifications

Essential

Qualifications (Equivalent qualifications will be considered where their equivalency can be demonstrated)
- Registered nurse
- Nonmedical prescribing
- Additional training/study days specific to Autism

Desirable

- Qualified in ADOS and/or ADIR

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

- Knowledge of Professional Code of Conduct for nursing
- Knowledge of Education, Social Care and Health policies related to children and young people
- Knowledge of roles of other colleagues in service delivery for children and young people.
- Understanding of roles of other professionals working with children/young people with communication needs.
- Well established knowledge of Autism and comorbid conditions.

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

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

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bridge Park Plaza,

Bridge Park Rd,

Thurmaston, Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE4 8BL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bridge Park Plaza,

Bridge Park Rd,

Thurmaston, Leicester,

Leicestershire,

LE4 8BL

Employer's website

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