Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an Expert by Experience to be part of the Greater Manchester Autism Hub training team. Autistic adults, or adults with significant lived experience of Autism, who are experienced in delivering neurodiversity training to NHS and other professionals, are invited to apply for this role, which will involve co-producing and delivering training around Autism, neurodiversity and related service improvement across Greater Manchester.
Main duties of the job
The job will involve finding out training needs, co-producing training materials with practitioners and neurodivergent children and young people, and delivering training and consultation both face to face and on virtual platforms. It will also involve being part of a multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, supporting participation and engagement work with neurodivergent children and families.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You must have a higher level national certificate vocational qualification at level 4 or 5 , a foundation degree or similar qualification/experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal development and the willingness to undertake further training Formal training around neurodiversity, for example Anna Freud Expert by Experience Autism teaching
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the Greater Manchester footprint if required
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of autism. Experience of delivering training about neurodiversity and autism. Experience of team working and ability to work alongside neurotypical and neurodiverse colleagues in the workplace,
Desirable
- Experience of working with autistic children and their families in a voluntary or professional capacity Experience of managing differences of opinion in a calm, composed and professional manner Experience of advocacy
Knowedge, skills and ability
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical and Information Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Understanding of Trust safeguarding procedures. Ability to present written information concisely and clearly. Ability to present verbal information concisely and clearly. Excellent organisational skills. Completer- finisher - able to follow tasks through to a conclusion. Ability to prioritise tasks. Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Awareness of the challenges faced by young autistic people and their families and willingness to empathise with these challenges, Willingness to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a neurotypical and a neurodivergent audience, Having attitudes, beliefs and values which fully support neurodiversity and willingness to make reasonable adjustments to support those with neurodiversity.
Desirable
- Understanding of services that may be utilised by neurodivergent children and young people and their families. Understanding of national policies and strategy in relation to Autism and Learning Disabilities. Knowledge of statutory processes (e.g. EHCP processes)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study. Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- You must have a higher level national certificate vocational qualification at level 4 or 5 , a foundation degree or similar qualification/experience.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal development and the willingness to undertake further training Formal training around neurodiversity, for example Anna Freud Expert by Experience Autism teaching
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the Greater Manchester footprint if required
Experience
Essential
- Lived experience of autism. Experience of delivering training about neurodiversity and autism. Experience of team working and ability to work alongside neurotypical and neurodiverse colleagues in the workplace,
Desirable
- Experience of working with autistic children and their families in a voluntary or professional capacity Experience of managing differences of opinion in a calm, composed and professional manner Experience of advocacy
Knowedge, skills and ability
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical and Information Governance and a willingness to follow Trust Policy and Procedures. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Understanding of Trust safeguarding procedures. Ability to present written information concisely and clearly. Ability to present verbal information concisely and clearly. Excellent organisational skills. Completer- finisher - able to follow tasks through to a conclusion. Ability to prioritise tasks. Excellent IT skills, including the ability to use virtual platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Awareness of the challenges faced by young autistic people and their families and willingness to empathise with these challenges, Willingness to adapt communication style to meet the needs of a neurotypical and a neurodivergent audience, Having attitudes, beliefs and values which fully support neurodiversity and willingness to make reasonable adjustments to support those with neurodiversity.
Desirable
- Understanding of services that may be utilised by neurodivergent children and young people and their families. Understanding of national policies and strategy in relation to Autism and Learning Disabilities. Knowledge of statutory processes (e.g. EHCP processes)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- A commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study. Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
