12 months fixed term contract/secondment opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit number of brand new opportunities Band 7 Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Practitioner 0 - 19 ASD roles.

Are you looking for an opportunity that will enable you to utilise your skill set to the max?

We have implemented a Neurodevelopmental pathway approach to the lighthouse child development centre so we can focus on multidisciplinary ways of working, in support of the community transformation model. As Paediatric Neurodevelopmental Practitioner 0 - 19 ASD you will want to develop your skills in working in neurodiversity community and team. A comprehensive and tailored developmental plan will be designed with the post holder depending on training development needs identified.

You will be part of a team responsible for a designated caseload of children, young people who are suspected to be autistic or attention deficit disorder. You will work as part of our integrated multi-disciplinary team, and participate in the clinical decision-making process to determine the most appropriate management plans for all service users who are under the care of the team.

We are looking to recruit individuals who are motivated and enthusiastic. We are committed to working with you to ensure that your unique skills are fully utilised within the team, for the benefit of our children, young people.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will participate in the diagnostic process from beginning to end, to deliver signposting and some post diagnostic support. Also support to Pathway Leads in day-to-day running of service.
• The post holder will improve the lives of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
• The post holder will undertake specialist clinical and diagnostic assessments for children and young person who have been referred for an ASD diagnosis.
• The post holder will provide onward referral where appropriate and assist in developing MDT care plans to ensure appropriate care for children and young people with a suspect ASD.
• The post holder will promote and support the assessment, diagnosis and confirmation of the condition of ASD in undiagnosed children and young person in the south east area. Promote signposting to services for further support. Promote and support the development of training in this specialist area.
• The post holder will take work with agencies and colleagues in the promotion of best practice in ASD as well as providing advice, awareness and training. Supporting colleagues to deliver shared and practice based care through the provision of training and advice to enhance their knowledge and skills.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including.

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options, and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Job description Job responsibilities

• To provide comprehensive specialist assessments, including risk assessment of children and young people with Autism. Contribute to multi-disciplinary decision making at all stages of service users journey through service from referral to outcome.
• To provide evidence-based individual and group interventions and psychoeducation groups. This may extend into developing group interventions with service users from the ADHD Service also.
• To provide Pathway leads with assistance in day-to-day running of Autism Service. May sometimes be required to deputise for Lead at meetings.
• To oversee procedures in the Autism Service team to support receipt of referrals, assessment, allocation and closing cases.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• SCPHN Health Visitor /School Nurse
• Hold up to date registration with NMC
• Current professional registration with appropriate body
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Post graduate qualification in relevant area (within agreed timescale)

Desirable criteria

• Willing to undertake training to complete autism assessments, including the use of associated tools (for example ADOS.
• Certificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession.
• Recognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience of delivering structured ADHD assessments
• Experience in diagnostic assessments and in some areas of children and young person, offering post-diagnostic support to help children, young people and their families
• Understanding and experience of NHS waiting lists
• Previous experience of staff management and leading a team
• Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in Autism and/other neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Experience of service development
• Experience of facilitating groups
• We are leading the way with transformation projects as part of our commitment to reshaping the future of childrens services across the MSE.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• oSCPHN -Health Visitor /School Nurse and hold up to date registration with NMC
• oCurrent professional registration with appropriate body
• oEvidence of continuous professional development
• oPost graduate qualification in relevant area (within agreed timescale)

Desirable

• oWilling to undertake training to complete autism assessments, including the use of associated tools (for example ADOS).
• oCertificate in teaching & assessing in clinical practice as appropriate to own profession.
• oRecognised training in Facilitation of Parenting Groups

Experience Essential

• oAt least 5 years of post-qualification experience of delivering structured ADHD assessments
• oExperience in diagnostic assessments and in some areas of children and young person, offering post-diagnostic support to help children, young people and their families
• oUnderstanding and experience of NHS waiting lists
• oPrevious experience of staff management and leading a team
• oExperience of working in multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working in Autism and/other neurodevelopmental disorders.
• oExperience of service development
• oExperience of facilitating groups
• oWe are leading the way with transformation projects as part of our commitment to reshaping the future of children's services across the MSE.

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