Job summary
Bolton Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) Service has a vacancy for an experienced Mental Health Practitioner to work alongside our established Multi disciplinary team. The ASC team provides post-diagnostic support to people with Autism Spectrum Conditions - ASC (without Learning Disabilities).
The ASC service is part of the Bolton Directorate which provides integrated mental health and social care services, both in the community and in inpatient settings.
The successful person will be required to undertake a range of activities to deliver the care pathways for the client group. This will include report writing, short-term case management, a period of 1:1 interventions and delivery of our group programme. There are opportunities to gain a broad range of experience and to develop clinical and teaching skills.
As the job involves working with service users in a specialist context, essential requirements for the post include: experience of working with Adults with ASC, a relevant professional qualification e.g. Nursing, Social Work, O.T or Speech and Language therapy; a high level of communication skills; capacity to work productively in a demanding environment and a willingness to undergo further appropriate training.
Desirable qualities include, experience of working with complex clients, experience of planning and delivering therapeutic group work and a high standard of report writing.
Main duties of the job
Under the line management and clinical leadership from within Bolton Autism Spectrum Conditions service, the post holder will provide post-diagnostic interventions to service users. They will co-ordinate timely and appropriate interventions using the skills of their core profession for a caseload of service users. Interventions will be carried out in line with relevant clinical pathways as outlined within the service's operational procedure.
This includes respecting the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of clients and colleagues and thus contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Staff benefits
Band
Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am
All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight)
1
Time plus 47%
Time plus 94%
2
Time plus 41%
Time plus 83%
3
Time plus 35%
Time plus 69%
4 9
Time plus 30%
Time plus 60%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in a relevant health profession eg Mental Health Nursing, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy etc.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing learning and development as part of revalidation/registration process
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in their profession
- Relevant clinical experience of working with Autistic adults
- Experience of working autonomously and able to set own priorities in a demanding environment.
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Experience of working in a specialist ASC team
Knowledge
Essential
- Have a good understanding of Autism and the potential implications this diagnosis can have
- Show evidence of continued professional development in accordance with the requirements of the registering body for their profession
- Have experience in receiving Clinical Supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative to deal with situations which may occur.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising other staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate up to date clinical & professional practice and expertise via the delivery of appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify the mental and physical health needs and social care needs of service users in order to provide support and signposting to relevant services.
- Demonstrate the ability to risk assess service users in order to plan, deliver and evaluate care and treatment based on the outcome of assessments using Trust and Local policies and procedures in relation to the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
Desirable
- To have undertaken work within a community based mental health team (CMHT) or on an inpatient MH ward.
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the Bolton area in order to undertake your main duties and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- Understand the need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
- Carry out duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, equality and Diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles
- Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to
- Take responsibility for own learning and development
Desirable
- To hold a full driving license
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in a relevant health profession eg Mental Health Nursing, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy etc.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing learning and development as part of revalidation/registration process
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in their profession
- Relevant clinical experience of working with Autistic adults
- Experience of working autonomously and able to set own priorities in a demanding environment.
- Experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community setting.
- Experience of working in a specialist ASC team
Knowledge
Essential
- Have a good understanding of Autism and the potential implications this diagnosis can have
- Show evidence of continued professional development in accordance with the requirements of the registering body for their profession
- Have experience in receiving Clinical Supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative to deal with situations which may occur.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising other staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate up to date clinical & professional practice and expertise via the delivery of appropriate interventions.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify the mental and physical health needs and social care needs of service users in order to provide support and signposting to relevant services.
- Demonstrate the ability to risk assess service users in order to plan, deliver and evaluate care and treatment based on the outcome of assessments using Trust and Local policies and procedures in relation to the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
Desirable
- To have undertaken work within a community based mental health team (CMHT) or on an inpatient MH ward.
Other
Essential
- There is a frequent requirement to travel mainly within the Bolton area in order to undertake your main duties and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.
- Understand the need to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
- Carry out duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with Equal Opportunities, equality and Diversity and dignity in care and work policies and principles
- Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to
- Take responsibility for own learning and development
Desirable
- To hold a full driving license
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).
