Job summary
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse young people and their families? Are you interested in changing perceptions, completing neurodevelopmental assessment services and promoting positive outcomes for neurodiverse young people and their families?
Following investment by local commissioners in our established RDaSH Neurodevelopmental Disorder pathways we are seeking to recruit enthusiastic Mental Health/Paediatric/adult Nurse, Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist orsocial worker to join our multidisciplinary Neurodevelopment assessment team.
This is an exciting time to be joining this service as we have been working closely with our partner agencies to develop a more integrated and multi-agency/ disciplinary service and working hard to reduce our current waiting lists. You will be joining a large dynamic and supportive group of Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses working as neurodevelopmental practitioners who are committed to working within a compassionate framework.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to support the reduction of our waiting list, a commitment that RDASH have made to ensure our children and young families are seen within a timely manner. You will have excellent communication skills and will provide consultation to families, schools and other professional and agencies when there is ASD and/or ADHD queries. There will also be a requirement to undertake ASD and ADHD assessments, understanding and recognising potential differential diagnosis. You will have relevant demonstrable experience of working with neurodivergent children, along with experience of working in multi-agency teams and with a wide variety of client groups which reflect the full range of clinical severity.
The Neurodevelopmental pathway is committed to personal and professional development; the role is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and transferable skills in a supportive team environment. The successful candidates will be encouraged to undertake training in the ADOS-2.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health or Social Care professional, including nurse, speech and language therapist, social worker and occupational therapist
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs and working with children and families
- Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a degree of professional autonomy
- The ability to provide patient-centred assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation with children, young people, parents and families using professional skills
- Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity
- A good awareness of key drivers in the field of children and young people services
- High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Health or Social Care professional, including nurse, speech and language therapist, social worker and occupational therapist
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification experience, including experience of working with young people with complex neurodevelopmental needs and working with children and families
- Managing and prioritising a complex caseload
- Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Working
- Currently engaged in an advanced level of practice and able to demonstrate a degree of professional autonomy
- The ability to provide patient-centred assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation with children, young people, parents and families using professional skills
- Ability to undertake Risk Assessments and identify appropriate plans in partnerships with the young person, families and other agencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in areas of child and adolescent mental health and neurodiversity
- A good awareness of key drivers in the field of children and young people services
- High level of problem solving and planning skills
- Effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies to optimise patient management
- Understanding of confidentiality and risk management
- Clinical audit, research and clinical governance principles
- Have a good understanding of child protection/safeguarding policies, recording and reporting any concerns to the appropriate agency including participate in case conferences as 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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
St Nicholas House, Scunthorpe (however, flexibility across the RDaSH site may be required)
St Nicholas House, Shelford Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe
DN15 6NU
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
