Job summary
Rated
Good in their most recent CQC report, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT)
provides a variety of community health services, including specialist services
such as cardiology, neurological rehabilitation, childrens mental health and
many more. A county of opportunity with something for everyone, Hertfordshire
features stunning countryside with a huge range of places to walk, cycle and
play whilst boasting good road and rail links to London and the North.
Will either be at any Locations mentioned: QE2
Hospital, WGC, Danestrete Child Development Centre, Stevenage, St Albans
Childrens Centre, Peace Childrens Centre, Watford
Main duties of the job
PALMS (positive behaviour, autism, learning
disability and mental health service) works across Hertfordshire providing a
specialist multidisciplinary approach to children and young people aged 0-18
who have a global learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder and
their families. PALMS clinicians comprise a virtual team delivering a
consistent service in a variety of community settings.
PALMS is a
multi-disciplinary team who provide individually tailored support to help
manage a number of concerns experienced at home. The service is available for
children and young people up to the age of 18.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
comprehensive screening and triage service to CYP and their referrers resulting
in safe and appropriate clinical decisions and appropriate intervention.
Timely and effective
triaging of all referrals adhering to the service specification, pathways and
protocols to support clinical decisions.
To be the first
clinical point of contact for referrers and the families who access, or enquire
about accessing, PALMS following agreed protocols and guidelines and utilising
effective communication skills. The calls can include assessing risk and the
priority of the referral.
Ensure that
sufficient, accurate and appropriate information is gathered in order to direct
the referral to the most appropriate pathway.
Use professional
judgement and skills to assess level of need and urgency, as well as obtaining
further information as required, determining appropriate outcome including
monitoring and recording expected outcomes. Agreed pathways and protocols will
be used to support clinical decisions.
To be a point of
contact for team members to discuss clinical queries that cannot wait until
supervision or peer reflection.
To undertake priority
assessments, related to difficulties within the PALMS remit, to determine the
needs of the CYP, including whether it is safe for them to return to their
home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
comprehensive screening and triage service to CYP and their referrers resulting
in safe and appropriate clinical decisions and appropriate intervention.
Timely and effective
triaging of all referrals adhering to the service specification, pathways and
protocols to support clinical decisions.
To be the first
clinical point of contact for referrers and the families who access, or enquire
about accessing, PALMS following agreed protocols and guidelines and utilising
effective communication skills. The calls can include assessing risk and the
priority of the referral.
Ensure that
sufficient, accurate and appropriate information is gathered in order to direct
the referral to the most appropriate pathway.
Use professional
judgement and skills to assess level of need and urgency, as well as obtaining
further information as required, determining appropriate outcome including
monitoring and recording expected outcomes. Agreed pathways and protocols will
be used to support clinical decisions.
To be a point of
contact for team members to discuss clinical queries that cannot wait until
supervision or peer reflection.
To undertake priority
assessments, related to difficulties within the PALMS remit, to determine the
needs of the CYP, including whether it is safe for them to return to their
home.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body
Experience
Desirable
- Significant experience of risk assessment within a mental health or learning disability setting.
- Comprehensive assessment skills
- Significant experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing, and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body
Experience
Desirable
- Significant experience of risk assessment within a mental health or learning disability setting.
- Comprehensive assessment skills
- Significant experience of working clinically in a mental health and/or learning disability setting assessing, containing, and managing complex cases in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability and/or autistic spectrum disorder.
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
