Job summary
We are currently seeking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Associate Practitioner, who have the relevant experience and knowledge of working with young people with Neurodiverse needs and their families, to join our innovative Hull and East Riding Children's Neurodiversity Service.
This is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to be part of a transformational service for young people with Neurodiverse needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for: -
Support young people with Neurodiverse needs and their families by reviewing and triaging Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) referrals.
Support and operate the on-line and paper referral systems, and triage inputting onto Lorenzo and other clinical systems.
Undertake general enquiry calls from families and professionals and provide advice as required.
Complete school observations as requested by a clinician as part of a young person's diagnostic assessment for Autism and/or ADHD.
Review and collate relevant information and map this onto a template to support clinicians as part of a young person's diagnostic assessment for Autism and/or ADHD.
Assist with QB testing as requested by a clinician as part of a young person's diagnostic assessment for ADHD.
Undertake specific skilled support work and/or clinical tasks with minimum supervision.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification with this advert for detailed job role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification with this advert for detailed job role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Neurodiverse conditions
- Standard IT skills
Desirable
- An understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to children and young people
- Knowledge of healthcare record keeping systems and processes
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people
- Interest in working with children and young people with Neurodiverse needs
Desirable
- Experience with working with different external agencies
- Demonstrable experience of working within Neurodiversity Services
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, plus demonstrable working experience in the field of care
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant training/development/CPD
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Neurodiverse conditions
- Standard IT skills
Desirable
- An understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to children and young people
- Knowledge of healthcare record keeping systems and processes
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people
- Interest in working with children and young people with Neurodiverse needs
Desirable
- Experience with working with different external agencies
- Demonstrable experience of working within Neurodiversity Services
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care OR NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, plus demonstrable working experience in the field of care
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake relevant training/development/CPD
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective inter-personal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to work without direct supervision and use own initiative
- Good organisational skills
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).
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.
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).
