Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and thriving team working in CAMHS. The position will be 25 hours per week on a 12 month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be joining a motivated work force that provide a timely, gold standard Autism assessment service to young people who are open to CAMHS.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Main duties of the job
To complete assessments on the Neurodevelopmental Pathway within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Clinic (NDAC). To be responsible for completing and formulating assessments whilst ensuring they deliver a high quality, young person focused service.
To contribute to the completion of NICE concordant assessments, and help ensure that the clinic maintains the highest clinical standards. To form part of the core NDAC triage team, and provide feedback to families following completion of assessment and where required liaise with CAMHS teams in offering clinical guidance for necessary adjustments to care planning and/or transitions.
To have involvement and assist with the effective management of referral screening and waiting list management. The successful post holder may be required to be a point of contact for both the families undergoing assessment, and the CAMHs clinician overseeing the CYP's care whilst they are waiting for/undergoing an assessment.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
- Current registration with an appropriate professional body, e.g. NMC / HCPC / UKCP
- Core professional qualifications such as Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Applied Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent.
- Knowledge, skills and experience of running groups, training and teaching.
Desirable
- Additional training in Autism diagnostic assessments e.g. ADOS, 3di or ADI-R
- Experience working with young people and families
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience of working with in CAMHS or related services.
- Post graduate experience
- Experience of working with Neurodevelopmental differences
Desirable
- Clinical or relevant experience with children and young people who have complex emotional health and wellbeing difficulties.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to form good working relationships and work flexibly with others in multi disciplinary and multi-agency settings.
- Experience and skills working within an MDT setting
- Evidence of working using own initiative and acting independently.
Desirable
- Ability and evidence of completing detailed reports
- Ability to use a range of assessment materials (including psychometric tests).
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience of health professionals or similar.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all staff to ensure programmes of care are implemented.
IT Competance
Essential
- Experience and evidence of using patient records
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Business Travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Post graduate degree level study or equivalent in relevant profession.
- Current registration with an appropriate professional body, e.g. NMC / HCPC / UKCP
- Core professional qualifications such as Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Applied Psychologist, Occupational Therapist or equivalent.
- Knowledge, skills and experience of running groups, training and teaching.
Desirable
- Additional training in Autism diagnostic assessments e.g. ADOS, 3di or ADI-R
- Experience working with young people and families
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience of working with in CAMHS or related services.
- Post graduate experience
- Experience of working with Neurodevelopmental differences
Desirable
- Clinical or relevant experience with children and young people who have complex emotional health and wellbeing difficulties.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to form good working relationships and work flexibly with others in multi disciplinary and multi-agency settings.
- Experience and skills working within an MDT setting
- Evidence of working using own initiative and acting independently.
Desirable
- Ability and evidence of completing detailed reports
- Ability to use a range of assessment materials (including psychometric tests).
Managerial/supervisory experience
Essential
- Supervisory experience of health professionals or similar.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with all staff to ensure programmes of care are implemented.
IT Competance
Essential
- Experience and evidence of using patient records
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
Business Travel
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
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).
