Children's Autism Assessment Service Team Leader

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will have extensive clinical experience and substantial knowledge within assessing and supporting children and their families on the Autism Spectrum, with complex needs and other conditions. They will provide and lead on specialist holistic assessments towards an Autism diagnosis as part of a wider Multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist support to children and their family throughout the assessment process. They must be able to provide leadership and supervision to other professionals and be able to manage caseloads and prioritise workloads to ensure deadlines are met. They must be self-motivated and be able to work autonomously.

The post is being offered on a part time (0.8 WTE) basis on a permanent contract.

Due to the nature of the work some posts may be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, through the Disclosure and Barring Service as stipulated under part V of the Police Act 1997.

The Trust is committed to equal opportunities, providing opportunities for flexible working and is a non-smoking organisation.

Please note, we reserve the right to bring the closing date forward for this vacancy at any time should we receive an overwhelming response of applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post

If you do not hear from the recruitment 4 weeks within the advertised closing date please assume that you have been unsuccessful at the shortlisting stage. Please ensure that you check your NHS Jobs Account on a regular basis for any recruitment updates regarding this vacancy.

The successful applicant will be notified in the same manner that they have applied. For example, online applicants will be notified via NHS Jobs using the email address provided (your NHS Jobs username). All further correspondence will be via the same method, so it is important that you regularly check your NHS Jobs account after the closing date for this post. For paper applications, applicants will be notified by post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse, Midwife or Allied Professional
• Educated to Degree Level or relevant experience in role
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Teaching and mentorship qualification

Desirable

• ADOS-2 trained

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ridge Hill Centre

Brierley Hill Road

Stourbridge

DY8 5ST

Employer's website

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