Job summary
ELCAS (East Lancashire Child and Adolescent Service) recently moved to sit with the Mental Health Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation Trust and this has created opportunities for Service and staff development. So, this is a very exciting time for practitioners and patients within the Service.ELCAS has a range of mental health provision including a Primary Mental Health Team, Mental Health Support Teams across the localities, three Complex Sector Teams, and a Day Unit. We are a consultant led Service and we emphasise the strength of working in a multi-disciplinary way. Our main base is at Burnley General Hospital.There is a specific focus on developing more access to helping and improving the general culture of emotional support within East Lancashire.At ELCAS our vision is to be a centre of excellence providing high quality Child and Adolescent psychological and mental health services that exceed people's expectations. This vision is being delivered. We have been accredited by the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Quality Network for Community CAMHS (QNCC) since 2016 and rated Outstanding with the CQC.
The advert may close earlier than stated due to high number of applications.
Working pattern (hours): Full Time
Hours/sessions per week: 37.5 hours per week
Main duties of the job
The role of the ADHD Support Practitioner is integral to the sector Team Multi-Disciplinary approach for assessing and treating ADHD within children and young people of secondary school age, up to their 18th birthday. The role will focus on providing highly specialist ADHD assessments, physical health advice and guidance, risk assessments, ADHD psycho-education and management, and to be part of the wider Sector Team. Working predominantly 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, but with a degree of flexibility within this to meet the needs of the ELCAS Service and flexible working arrangements for staff.
The post holder will undertake appropriate ADHD assessments and clinical intervention for ADHD, post diagnosis, for children and young people referred to service. The post holder will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals involved in the life of the child/young person.This post holder will work under the direction of the Team Co-ordinators and Consultant Psychiatrists within the Sector Teams.
Working pattern (hours): Full time
Hours / sessions per week: 37.5 hours per week
Access to private transport is essential to this role.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and maintain the highest level of care and safety of young people/children under mental health supervision. Undertake practical tasks and duties as designated by the Team Co-ordinator such as school observations to assist with diagnosis and treatment of young people with mental health disorders. To work with children and their families both within the hospital and in the community as required to meet the needs of the Team. This will include completing physical checks such as height, weight & blood pressure. To complete accurate and timely records in line with ELHT record keeping policy. To work as a member of the ELCAS Complex Team and deliver integrated multi-disciplinary practice providing comprehensive assessments to a range of children, young people and families that require an ADHD assessment, but also may have co-morbid mental health assessment needs. To assist the Mental Health Practitioners in the assessment of ADHD e.g. completing computerized tests of activity and concentration. Treat children and families with respect, courtesy and give attention to their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs at all times. Participate in clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis Manage clinical data and play a role in both data gathering and data analysis in line with the secondary use dataset requirements as mandated by the Department of Health. Participate in the collection and management of routine outcome measures. Participate in the collection, inputting and interpretation of diagnostic information such as Connors questionnaires for ADHD Participate in clinical audit as required which may include retrieval and analysis of medical records against set standards. Work as a valued member of the team through both accepting and supporting others, being aware and sensitive to your own and others values, priorities, interests and effectiveness. Be involved in preparing the clinical environment and monitoring the use of resources as required. Be involved in the delivery and implementation of therapeutic and clinical services in conjunction with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide and maintain the highest level of care and safety of young people/children under mental health supervision. Undertake practical tasks and duties as designated by the Team Co-ordinator such as school observations to assist with diagnosis and treatment of young people with mental health disorders. To work with children and their families both within the hospital and in the community as required to meet the needs of the Team. This will include completing physical checks such as height, weight & blood pressure. To complete accurate and timely records in line with ELHT record keeping policy. To work as a member of the ELCAS Complex Team and deliver integrated multi-disciplinary practice providing comprehensive assessments to a range of children, young people and families that require an ADHD assessment, but also may have co-morbid mental health assessment needs. To assist the Mental Health Practitioners in the assessment of ADHD e.g. completing computerized tests of activity and concentration. Treat children and families with respect, courtesy and give attention to their privacy, dignity, religious and cultural beliefs at all times. Participate in clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis Manage clinical data and play a role in both data gathering and data analysis in line with the secondary use dataset requirements as mandated by the Department of Health. Participate in the collection and management of routine outcome measures. Participate in the collection, inputting and interpretation of diagnostic information such as Connors questionnaires for ADHD Participate in clinical audit as required which may include retrieval and analysis of medical records against set standards. Work as a valued member of the team through both accepting and supporting others, being aware and sensitive to your own and others values, priorities, interests and effectiveness. Be involved in preparing the clinical environment and monitoring the use of resources as required. Be involved in the delivery and implementation of therapeutic and clinical services in conjunction with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy for the full responsibilities of this role
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE grade C/4+ or equivalent
Desirable
- Further qualifications in Mental health
- Knowledge of ADHD
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working or volunteering in a support setting for young people
- Basic IT skills essential
- Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the ADHD assessment process
Experience
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
- Able to manage conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Specific evidence of working in a support setting for young people, who may have ADHD
Personal
Essential
- Able to pass pre-employment screening
- Reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
Other
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
- Proven ability to plan and organise own casework. Effective written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to analyse situations, evaluate options and produce effective solutions and outcomes
- Willing to work flexibly within the demands of this post
- Access to private transport for work purposes
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE grade C/4+ or equivalent
Desirable
- Further qualifications in Mental health
- Knowledge of ADHD
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of working or volunteering in a support setting for young people
- Basic IT skills essential
- Confident at dealing with people over the telephone and face to face
- Ability to understand, absorb and comply with detailed procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of the ADHD assessment process
Experience
Essential
- Able to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge
- Able to manage conflicting priorities
Desirable
- Specific evidence of working in a support setting for young people, who may have ADHD
Personal
Essential
- Able to pass pre-employment screening
- Reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
Other
Essential
- Able to use own initiative and work without close supervision within agreed protocols
- Proven ability to keep information confidential
- Proven ability to plan and organise own casework. Effective written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to analyse situations, evaluate options and produce effective solutions and outcomes
- Willing to work flexibly within the demands of this post
- Access to private transport for work purposes
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Burnley General Hospital,
Area 3, Level 3, Casterton Avenue,
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
