Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Durham and Darlington Neurodevelopmental Pathway and take part in assessment for neurodevelopmental disorders in children and young people. This is a new service and the individual would be joining at an exciting time of transformation.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be expected to work alongside other members of the multi disciplinary team as well as liaise with external agencies such as education and local authority. The candidate will be completing clinical observations, coordinating information and participating in diagnostic decision-making as part of the MDT.
The post holders will receive regular supportive supervision and training opportunities.
About us
Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, a multi-award winning Trust is a well-managed and financially stable organisation with an excellent track record for providing high quality mental health services in North Yorkshire. The scope of the service innovation and genuine collaboration between North Yorkshire County Council and Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust is unprecedented and provides a secure base to ensure ongoing success.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out observational assessments of children and young people in a variety of contexts such as clinic, home and school. The observations will be fed back to the wider MDT and inform the decision around diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will carry out observational assessments of children and young people in a variety of contexts such as clinic, home and school. The observations will be fed back to the wider MDT and inform the decision around diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Poast graduate qualification in relevant area
Desirable
- CAMHS degree
- Leadership qualification
- Certificate in teaching and assessing
Experience
Essential
- Provide clinical supervision
- Working within a MDT
- Working with families and young people
Desirable
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ASD and assessments
- Undersatnding of safeguarding and its application in practice
- Demonstrate knowledge to a post graduate level in caring for families and young people
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Poast graduate qualification in relevant area
Desirable
- CAMHS degree
- Leadership qualification
- Certificate in teaching and assessing
Experience
Essential
- Provide clinical supervision
- Working within a MDT
- Working with families and young people
Desirable
knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of ASD and assessments
- Undersatnding of safeguarding and its application in practice
- Demonstrate knowledge to a post graduate level in caring for families and young people
Desirable
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).
