Job summary
Are you looking for a step up in your clinical work? Or wanting a change of pace?
This position offers the opportunity to work with a supportive, friendly and kind specialist team offering Autism and ADHD assessments to children age 5 - 17yrs 9 months in Buckinghamshire.
The team has worked hard on a new model of assessment to ensure we offer assessments using a neuro affirmative approach. we have developed a model in consultation with parents/ cares and young people that places the family at the centre of our processes. we have ensured our processes and language used is strengths led whilst considering the environment in which we work alongside being transparent with families what they can expect from our service.
Applicants will be joining the team at an exciting time as we embed this model alongside regular reflection and review.
We would be keen to hear from applicants who embrace out vision of a neuro affirmative offer that are able to see differences as strengths and bring enthusiasm and energy to the team.
Main duties of the job
To support and be supported by the team to carry out neurodevelopmental assessments alongside a multi agency team consisting of occupational therapists, psychologists, paediatricians, nurses and social worker. we pride ourselves on being a supportive team who will offer you a comprehensive induction plan to build skills and confidence to enable quality assessments for our children and young people.
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
- Neurodevelopmental assessments
- contributing to team and service development
- to take part in MDT meeting to consider diagnosis alongside an understanding of other presenting issue
- to work in the wider structure of CAHMS to identify any further support and carry out any other relevant referrals
- to keep accurate up to date records on RIO
- to complete diagnostic reports and letters to a high standard, written to the child using language which is strengths based and can be understood by the child
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
- Neurodevelopmental assessments
- contributing to team and service development
- to take part in MDT meeting to consider diagnosis alongside an understanding of other presenting issue
- to work in the wider structure of CAHMS to identify any further support and carry out any other relevant referrals
- to keep accurate up to date records on RIO
- to complete diagnostic reports and letters to a high standard, written to the child using language which is strengths based and can be understood by the child
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
Essential
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties
- Knowledge of neurodiversity
- Evidence of assessing skills
- Ability to work in a holistically informed way, contributing to shared formulations
- To be able to work closely with all team members and follow advice/instruction as necessary
- To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Have ability to follow policy.
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
Desirable
- To have a reasonable level of competence in formatting documents using MS Word
- Prior knowledge and experince of assessing neurodiversity in children
- Lived experience of ADHD and/ or Autism
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Nursing qualification or Mental Health Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Masters level education
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competence in working with children in a neuro affirming way
- Experience of working with families, carers and staff teams, in various settings
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare service
- Experience of undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments
personal strengths
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- An interest in working with young people with ADHD and/or Autism
- Highly motivated
- Non-judgmental, empathic, and sensitive
- Self-reflective
- Resourceful with good time management
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
other
Essential
- To be able to travel independently and work flexibly across the county to support the service, from a designated base.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties
- Knowledge of neurodiversity
- Evidence of assessing skills
- Ability to work in a holistically informed way, contributing to shared formulations
- To be able to work closely with all team members and follow advice/instruction as necessary
- To be able to function as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Have ability to follow policy.
- Maintain patient records both written and electronic
Desirable
- To have a reasonable level of competence in formatting documents using MS Word
- Prior knowledge and experince of assessing neurodiversity in children
- Lived experience of ADHD and/ or Autism
Qualifications
Essential
- Paediatric Nursing qualification or Mental Health Nursing Qualification
Desirable
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Masters level education
Experience
Essential
- Experience and competence in working with children in a neuro affirming way
- Experience of working with families, carers and staff teams, in various settings
Desirable
- Experience of working within a healthcare service
- Experience of undertaking neurodevelopmental assessments
personal strengths
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- An interest in working with young people with ADHD and/or Autism
- Highly motivated
- Non-judgmental, empathic, and sensitive
- Self-reflective
- Resourceful with good time management
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
other
Essential
- To be able to travel independently and work flexibly across the county to support the service, from a designated base.
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).
