Job summary
C&H Autism Senior Practitioner- (Occupational Therapist)
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated C&H Autism Senior Practitioner to join our team. Thanks to some Pathway funding, we have a fantastic opportunity for a 4-month fixed-term position within the well-established City and Hackney Autism Service. This role aims to assist the team in addressing the significant waiting list for assessments.
The role will enable the postholder to significantly broaden their experience of neurodevelopmental conditions and learn from the very experienced multidisciplinary team. They will primarily be involved in assessments and post-diagnostic work.
We need someone confident in their core skills, such as group work and activity.
Main duties of the job
- Undertaking aspects of Autism assessment process
- Contributing to multidisciplinary diagnostic discussions
- Assisting Band 7 OT in delivering post-diagnostic groups and workshops
- Delivering Reasonable Adjustment appointments with diagnosed patients
- Supporting Team Administrator in managing in-box
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description and Person Spec attached
The postholder will assist the City and Hackney Autism Service to complete more diagnostic assessments, by participating in aspects of the assessment process, depending on skill and experience, to provide information to the multidisciplinary team. They will take part in team discussions to reach diagnostic conclusions. They will help run the post diagnostic offer for newly diagnosed patients. Additionally they will assist the Operational Lead and the team Administrator in fielding enquiries from service users and other colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description and Person Spec attached
The postholder will assist the City and Hackney Autism Service to complete more diagnostic assessments, by participating in aspects of the assessment process, depending on skill and experience, to provide information to the multidisciplinary team. They will take part in team discussions to reach diagnostic conclusions. They will help run the post diagnostic offer for newly diagnosed patients. Additionally they will assist the Operational Lead and the team Administrator in fielding enquiries from service users and other colleagues.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Experience of running patient groups autonomously at least 1 year
- Minimum of 2 years in a Band 5 role
- Minimum of 2 years mental health experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Experience of QI
- ADOS training
Education
Essential
- Graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy
Professional registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years mental health experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at Band 5 or above
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills running patient groups autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of minimum 2 years running patient groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism
Desirable
- Personal experience of working with autistic people
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Autism assessment process
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of/involvement in QI project
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Experience of running patient groups autonomously at least 1 year
- Minimum of 2 years in a Band 5 role
- Minimum of 2 years mental health experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of neurodevelopmental conditions
- Experience of QI
- ADOS training
Education
Essential
- Graduate qualification in Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Occupational Therapy
Professional registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years mental health experience
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years at Band 5 or above
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills running patient groups autonomously
Desirable
- Experience of minimum 2 years running patient groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism
Desirable
- Personal experience of working with autistic people
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Autism assessment process
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of/involvement in QI project
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).
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.
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).
