Senior Learning Disability Paediatric Practitioner

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability and Autism.

They will be responsible for their caseload and supervise that of other practitioners within the service.

The post holder will also take a senior role in undertaking assessments for the school aged Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathway.

The post is based within Lancashire and in the main, duties will be carried out within the assigned team.

Main duties of the job

The team have developed a number of pathways to provide support to the families and carers of children and young people who meet our eligibility criteria including behaviour, anxiety, toileting and sleep. Multi-agency working is a core part of the team's remit and we have strong links with local mainstream and specialist education providers, social care and voluntary organisations.

Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential to the role. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative.

It is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the Lancashire Footprint as required, and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced CRB check.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

15 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-SPS854-AT-A

Job locations

L7F9 L7853 LD Management (W)

Lancaster

LA1 4JJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Nursing or equivalent professional qualification
Previous years' experience as registered nurse or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

A means of mobility around the district
Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD
Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Communication - Non verbal, verbal and written
Multi agency Team working
Enthusiasm and motivation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Level Nursing or equivalent professional qualification
Previous years' experience as registered nurse or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

A means of mobility around the district
Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis
Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD
Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Communication - Non verbal, verbal and written
Multi agency Team working
Enthusiasm and motivation

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).