Job summary
The Specialist Lead Practitioner for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is a strategic role within Children and Young People (CYP) 0-19 Public Health Service providing clinical expertise, education, training, consultations and supervision as well as quality improvements, leadership and multiagency integrated care in relation to SEND.
The Specialist Lead Practitioner will be responsible for leading, influencing, developing and delivering care within the 0-19 Public Health Service for babies, children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Main duties of the job
This is a county wide position in the 0-19 service and will be initially focussing on developing policies and pathways for the 5-19 service, working closely with practitioners, multiagency and stakeholders.
The Specialist Lead Practitioner will work closely in collaboration with all stakeholders to improve the health and life chances for babies, children and young people and families, with an emphasis on early identification and interventions of children and young people with emerging or identified SEND.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast 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"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
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.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Specialist knowledge, experience and expertise in babies, children and young people with SEND underpinned by theory and further education.
- Evidence of current knowledge of national and local policy, procedures and research in SEND and the ability to relate and translate to the practice environment.
- Competence in understanding the needs of service users and the expertise and knowledge to deliver evidence-based care.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- First level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- First level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- Mentor qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Registered Nurse - Child.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- Additional qualifications relevant to the post.
- Community Nurse Prescriber.
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Practice Assessor and Supervisor training.
- Leadership skills
- Advocacy skills
- Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of project management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Experience of working with children and families with SEND.
- Experience of developing standard operational procedures and pathways.
Desirable
- Clinical supervisor
- Experience and able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the local, regional and national SEND agenda.
Person Specification
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Specialist knowledge, experience and expertise in babies, children and young people with SEND underpinned by theory and further education.
- Evidence of current knowledge of national and local policy, procedures and research in SEND and the ability to relate and translate to the practice environment.
- Competence in understanding the needs of service users and the expertise and knowledge to deliver evidence-based care.
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- First level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- First level Registered Nurse or Midwife.
- Mentor qualification.
- Evidence of ongoing commitment to professional development.
Desirable
- Registered Nurse - Child.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications.
- Additional qualifications relevant to the post.
- Community Nurse Prescriber.
Job related aptitude and skills
Essential
- Practice Assessor and Supervisor training.
- Leadership skills
- Advocacy skills
- Excellent communicator with a high level of interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Evidence of project management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Experience of working with children and families with SEND.
- Experience of developing standard operational procedures and pathways.
Desirable
- Clinical supervisor
- Experience and able to demonstrate specific knowledge of the local, regional and national SEND agenda.
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).
