Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Nurse Practitioner and Non-Medical Prescriber to join our Children and Young Peoples Autism Service in South Staffordshire.
We are seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and experienced Specialist Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting families and children either with a diagnosis of autism or that are currently on the assessment pathway.
You will be providing specialist nursing and Non-Medical Prescribing related care. This will include providing Autism assessments and appropriate specialist nursing interventions to children and young people with Autism within the Children and Families Care Group. You may be required to work in a variety of settings including community settings, for example clinics, schools and home environments. You will work directly with children and young people with Autism and their families, carrying out assessments (including risk management) and effective treatment and/or specialist interventions, with the aim of helping children and young people participate in daily family life and community activities and to facilitate positive outcomes of care in relation to children and young people's needs.
You will advocate for and lead on the delivery of a high standard of specialist nursing care to CYP referred to the team including physical health assessment, monitoring and intervention, and will lead on the agreed systems for the monitoring of effectiveness of care
Main duties of the job
- Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children & young people and Families in the Children and Young People's Autism Service.
- Be responsible for the provision of their independent non-medical prescribing within the Autism Service and deliver the clinical requirements related to this role
- To work across a health system collaboratively, especially with Mental Health and Learning Disability Service
- Be a Specialist Nurse Practitioner and have detailed professional and clinical skills and experience in the assessment and management of children and young people within NICE guidance and best practice
- Be responsible for a defined population of young people using the service.
- Clinical Leadership of relevant service development, such as prescribing pathways and Physical Health monitoring.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy, please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information relating to this vacancy, please refer to the attached job description and job specification
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Mental health or Learning Disability nurse
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level
- Conforms to NMC requirements
- Non-medical prescriber - independent and supplementary prescriber (V300 or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within the first 9 months
- Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification/ Qualification in providing supervision
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTP, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
- Registered nurse mentor/supervisor
- Additional medication management/optimisation training
- Training and experience in completing: ADOS, ADI-R and/or experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
- Post Graduate level training in Mental Health and/or Neurodevelopment needs and conditions
- Principles of physical health qualification (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with children & young people with Autism
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
- Experience of managing health needs related to medication optimisation
- Experience of Independent or supplementary prescribing within the community
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at local/national level
- Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of the NICE Guidelines in relation to Autism and CYP
- Highly skilled in the principles of the Assessment, formulation and care planning for CYP with Autism
- Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for CYP with Autism or Mental Health needs in a highly sensitive manner
- Highly skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plans
- Highly skilled in independent non-medical prescribing within a ND or Mental Health Service and be able to deliver the clinical requirements related to this role
Desirable
- Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports
- Experience of reviewing clinical documents to inform assessments
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills, ability to highly motivate and influence others
- Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Mental health or Learning Disability nurse
- Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level
- Conforms to NMC requirements
- Non-medical prescriber - independent and supplementary prescriber (V300 or equivalent) or willingness to undertake within the first 9 months
- Practice assessor/supervisor or equivalent
Desirable
- Leadership Qualification/ Qualification in providing supervision
- Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTP, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT
- Registered nurse mentor/supervisor
- Additional medication management/optimisation training
- Training and experience in completing: ADOS, ADI-R and/or experience of contributing towards Autism assessments in children and young people
- Post Graduate level training in Mental Health and/or Neurodevelopment needs and conditions
- Principles of physical health qualification (or equivalent)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of extensive post registration experience working with children & young people with Autism
- Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
- Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously
- Experience of managing health needs related to medication optimisation
- Experience of Independent or supplementary prescribing within the community
Desirable
- Experience of presenting at local/national level
- Experience and ability to carry out clinical audit
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of the NICE Guidelines in relation to Autism and CYP
- Highly skilled in the principles of the Assessment, formulation and care planning for CYP with Autism
- Skills of assessing, planning and evaluating care, for CYP with Autism or Mental Health needs in a highly sensitive manner
- Highly skilled in the assessment of clinical risk and developing and communicating appropriate risk management plans
- Highly skilled in independent non-medical prescribing within a ND or Mental Health Service and be able to deliver the clinical requirements related to this role
Desirable
- Experience of writing neurodevelopmental assessment reports
- Experience of reviewing clinical documents to inform assessments
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills, ability to highly motivate and influence others
- Team player, Integrity, Negotiation skills, good time management/organisation skills
- Ability to deliver difficult messages in a sensitive manner
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).
