Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of our team who work across Teesside in providing assessment and formulation to Children and Young People who may have a Neurodevelopmental disorder.
In September 2020, Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust launched a new service model in North Tees, the model has streamlined the multi-disciplinary assessment and formulation for children and young people who may have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or ADHD. Following the success and positive feedback of the model we launched in South Tees in September 2021.
Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework.
Main duties of the job
The team is made up of a Team Manager / Service Manager, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, ASD coordinators, ASD Clinicians and Admin.
This process is fast-paced, and the ideal applicant will be extremely organised and self-motivated to provide a high-quality service to the young people within the service and their families.
The ideal applicants will have relevant skills and experience in the area of ASD, preferably have post qualifying experience and additional qualifications and training or be willing to work towards these within an agreed time frame.
This post represents an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of the team and service.
The post holders will become part of a motivated, supportive and focused assessment service. Professional supervision (individual and group) will be provided and there are CPD opportunities.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Completing assessments with children and their families for suspected ASD including school observations, ADOS assessments and information gathering.
Documenting and reporting information using the recognised diagnostic tools.
Being organised and having good time management skills to ensure reports are completed in a timely manner ready for diagnostic discussion in the multi-disciplinary team.
Providing clinical supervision within the team.
Ensuring all mandatory training is up to date.
Working with all members of team in unity.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Completing assessments with children and their families for suspected ASD including school observations, ADOS assessments and information gathering.
Documenting and reporting information using the recognised diagnostic tools.
Being organised and having good time management skills to ensure reports are completed in a timely manner ready for diagnostic discussion in the multi-disciplinary team.
Providing clinical supervision within the team.
Ensuring all mandatory training is up to date.
Working with all members of team in unity.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale)
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
- Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification.
- CAMHS Degree
- Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession
- Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc
- Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups
Experience
Essential
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting
- Mentoring students on practice placement experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding andits application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration with appropriate body in healthcare or social work.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Post-graduate qualification in a relevant area (within agreed timescale)
- 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework
- Depending on work area, recognised sign-off mentor (or equivalent) or must be achieved within agreed timescale
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Leadership or management qualification.
- CAMHS Degree
- Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession
- Recognised qualification in a specific model of therapy e.g. family therapy, CBT etc
- Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups
Experience
Essential
- Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers
- Providing clinical supervision
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Quality improvement activities
Desirable
- Leadership or management experience
- Significant experience working with children and young people with mental ill health in a community setting
- Mentoring students on practice placement experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence-based practice in caring for children and young people in the designated field
- Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act)
- Care Programme Approach and its application in practice
- Detailed understanding of Safeguarding andits application in practice
- Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice
- Clinical Governance and its application in practice
- Research and development methodology
- Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment
Desirable
- The Trust's Quality Improvement System (QIS)
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
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).
