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Oxford Health NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse/Social Work Specialist - Aylesbury

The closing date is 13 July 2025

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Job summary

Are you a Nurse or social worker and passionate about working with neurodivergent children & young people in Bucks ?

We're recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Social Worker to work with our Child and Young Person mental health team in Buckinghamshire.

You will join a friendly and supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable multi-professional team, specialising in the neurodevelopmental assessment of children and people aged 5-17yrs in Buckinghamshire.

You will receive quality reflective supervision. You will use your skills to deliver quality assessments and interventions and influence service improvements. You will have opportunities to grow in your career and undertake continuing professional development.

As a vital member of the team you will be helping the system to understand the complete identity of the young person including their neurodivergence, mental health and developmental profile.

Main duties of the job

As Clinical Nurse Specialist/Social Worker you will provide assessment for Autism and ADHD in line with NICE guidance. you will be supported to offer a neuro affirming space for the assessment to take place and be supported by the multi agency team through MDT to conclude assessments and inform families of outcomes.

You will provide expert specialist nursing practice to children and young people under 18 years and will participate in the regular review of clinical policies and guidelines within this field and implement required changes to practice. The post holder will ensure the delivery of effective evidence based clinical practice and will undertake a lead professional role for a complex case load of young people.

The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression
  • Individual and Trust wide learning and development
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
  • NHS Discount
  • Pension scheme
  • Lease car scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
  • Staff networking and support groups

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-BM7291972

Job locations

Sue Nicholls Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding and experience of working with children and young people with Neurodevelopmental conditions (i.e., ASD and ADHD)
  • knowledge of child development and ability to consider this alongside neurodevelopmental need

Desirable

  • knowledge of report writing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Mental Health or learning disability service.
  • Experience of neurodevelopmental assessment and management of self-harm/risk/crisis management/safeguarding.
  • Experience as a Band 6 Nurse, Social worker or other Allied Health Professional

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered RMN, Registered General Nurse adult/ child, Learning Disability Nurse, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist with experience of post -graduate experience in Neurodevelopmental need.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding and experience of working with children and young people with Neurodevelopmental conditions (i.e., ASD and ADHD)
  • knowledge of child development and ability to consider this alongside neurodevelopmental need

Desirable

  • knowledge of report writing

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a Mental Health or learning disability service.
  • Experience of neurodevelopmental assessment and management of self-harm/risk/crisis management/safeguarding.
  • Experience as a Band 6 Nurse, Social worker or other Allied Health Professional

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered RMN, Registered General Nurse adult/ child, Learning Disability Nurse, OT, Social Worker or Psychological Therapist with experience of post -graduate experience in Neurodevelopmental need.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sue Nicholls Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Sue Nicholls Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead

Alison Ritchie

alison.ritchie@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

07789855660

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

267-BM7291972

Job locations

Sue Nicholls Centre

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EG


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