Job summary
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified professional to apply for a
full time Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner post within the Calderdale Childrens
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.
All employees of
the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to
protect patients
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would
work as part of a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team offering
diagnostic assessments for children where there are concerns regarding Autism
Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Assessments may
include direct assessments with the child, parent interviews, and school
observations.
The post holder would work
autonomously and as part of a team, partaking in regular multidisciplinary team
meetings. Opportunities for providing supervision and developing the service
are promoted. Training and regular clinical supervision are provided.
The service sits within the wider
CAMHS which includes a mental health pathway, eating disorders service, and
crisis team. The service is based in Calderdale and covers a wide geographical
area, therefore the post holder must have the means to travel independently
across the area.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
- To participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
To provide clinical expertise and advice on assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To work independently and as part of a team to manage a caseload and to promote efficient movement through the pathway.
To provide clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider team.
To participate in the planning and implementation of the day to day operation of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare, implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies and professional guidelines.
To develop, write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support as required to parents, carers, other professional groups.
To provide mentoring, clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for professionals and assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in the training and supervision of assistants and students from various professions and to be involved in the provision of full time student placements in accordance with professional guidelines.
To participate in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs, demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines
To work within the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
For full Job Description please see attached in Supporting Documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
- To participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The postholder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
To provide clinical expertise and advice on assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions as part of the multidisciplinary team.
To work independently and as part of a team to manage a caseload and to promote efficient movement through the pathway.
To provide clinical expertise to the multidisciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider team.
To participate in the planning and implementation of the day to day operation of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare, implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies and professional guidelines.
To develop, write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support as required to parents, carers, other professional groups.
To provide mentoring, clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for professionals and assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in the training and supervision of assistants and students from various professions and to be involved in the provision of full time student placements in accordance with professional guidelines.
To participate in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs, demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines
To work within the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
For full Job Description please see attached in Supporting Documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine.
- Membership of professional body.
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree.
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification experience, some of which must be working with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental difficulties in a range of clients.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.
Training
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
- Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ADOS, QB) or to complete this within the first 12 months of the post if successful.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills.
- Effective IT skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification, e.g. nursing, or other professional allied to medicine.
- Membership of professional body.
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification e.g. degree.
- A teaching and assessing qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-qualification experience, some of which must be working with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental difficulties in a range of clients.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Proven ability to work with other agencies and disciplines and in partnership with other organisations.
- Experience of safeguarding children and young people.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.
Training
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
- Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ADOS, QB) or to complete this within the first 12 months of the post if successful.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
- Ability to manage own caseload.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Effective record keeping and report writing skills.
- Effective IT skills.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
