Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We are looking for an enthusiastic Neurodevelopmental
Practitioner from a health/social care professional background (e.g. Speech and
language therapy, Occupational Therapy, nursing, social work) to join our friendly and innovative multi
agency Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.
The team offers evidence based
diagnostic assessments in line with NICE guidance to children and young people
under 18 where there are concerns regarding Autism or Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder.
This post would
suit those with an interest in neurodiversity, who love using their assessment
and observation skills to formulate complex presentations, enjoy working as
part of a multidisciplinary team and are comfortable with writing diagnostic
reports. The post also provides opportunities to develop skills in supervision,
teaching and training and to be part of service development.
The service offers a wide range of development
opportunities and is committed to the career development of its staff. All
relevant training will be offered as necessary (e.g. ADOS and QB training) and further CPD
opportunities are encouraged. Clinical supervision will be provided by one of
the Senior clinicians.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved
in all aspects of the assessment process and will be a fully integrated member
of our friendly and welcoming multidisciplinary team, working alongside our
Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Specialist Mental
Health Practitioners, Psychiatrist, Assistant Psychologists and Support Worker.
The role includes; using high
level assessment and formulation skills , using observation and activity based
interactions in clinic and also at times in school, Using formal testing
measures such as ADOS and QB test to better understand a childs presentation,
writing diagnostic assessment reports, supervision of healthcare support
workers, contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings, involvement in the
development of post diagnostic workshops and groups and being involved in
service development.
All employees of the Trust are strongly
encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision
of the Kirklees Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to ensure
the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide clinical expertise on assessment,
diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions as part
of the multidisciplinary team.
To work independently and as part of a team to
manage a caseload and to promote efficient movement through the pathway.
To provide
clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary team to inform their decision
making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or
members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain
professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider
team.
To participate in the planning and
implementation of the day to day operation of the Kirklees Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare,
implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the
delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies
and professional guidelines.
To develop,
write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support
as required to parents, carers, other professional groups.
To provide mentoring,
clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for professionals and
assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in
the training and supervision of assistants and students from various
professions and to be involved in the provision of full time student placements
in accordance with professional guidelines.
To participate
in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk
management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain
accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend
case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to
facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on
practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs,
demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or
equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines.
To work within
the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and
treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their
carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and
respectat all time. The post holder must all time act
in accordance with the Trusts Values.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision
of the Kirklees Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to ensure
the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This
job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake
other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the
post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide clinical expertise on assessment,
diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions as part
of the multidisciplinary team.
To work independently and as part of a team to
manage a caseload and to promote efficient movement through the pathway.
To provide
clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary team to inform their decision
making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or
members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain
professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider
team.
To participate in the planning and
implementation of the day to day operation of the Kirklees Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare,
implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the
delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies
and professional guidelines.
To develop,
write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support
as required to parents, carers, other professional groups.
To provide mentoring,
clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for professionals and
assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in
the training and supervision of assistants and students from various
professions and to be involved in the provision of full time student placements
in accordance with professional guidelines.
To participate
in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk
management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain
accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend
case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to
facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on
practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs,
demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or
equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines.
To work within
the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
The Trust is committed to ensuring the highest standards of care and
treatment and expects that all staff treat people e.g, service users, their
carers, relatives, friends, colleagues, visitors etc, with dignity and
respectat all time. The post holder must all time act
in accordance with the Trusts Values.
We are aware that an increasing number
of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job
application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated
content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills.
- Effective IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine.
- Membership of professional body.
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree.
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification experience, some of which must be working with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental difficulties in a range of clients.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.
Training
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
- Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ADOS, QB) or to complete this within the first 12 months of the post if successful.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
Person Specification
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills.
- Effective IT skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine.
- Membership of professional body.
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree.
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification experience, some of which must be working with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental difficulties in a range of clients.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.
Training
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
- Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ADOS, QB) or to complete this within the first 12 months of the post if successful.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
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
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).
