Job summary
37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Neurodevelopmental Practitioner to join the Calderdale CAMHS
Neurodevelopmental Team to undertake specialist diagnostic assessments of
children and young people through face-to-face assessments in a clinic setting.
They will work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to analyse
information and to identify when further assessment is required in order to
provide an outcome the neurodevelopmental assessment. The post holder will be
required to offer supervision to other staff on the pathway and within the
Calderdale CAMHS Team and will have opportunities to supervise students from
different disciplines
The post holder needs to have
experience with working with children with Autism and ADHD or with undertaking
diagnostic assessments. Training will be provided for applicants who have not
had experience of diagnostic assessments.
Due to the team being
multi-disciplinary we welcome applications from different professional
backgrounds (Social worker, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and SALT).
The post is for 37.5 hours a
week and flexible working can be discussed.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
For full job description, please see attached supporting
documents.
Main duties of the job
To undertake
neurodevelopmental assessments through a one-to-one assessment and a
neurodevelopmental interview.
To offer
additional assessments such as a school observation or ADOS.
To use the
diagnostic criteria to analyse information obtained from assessment and present
findings to the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
To participate
in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings by supporting assessment discussions and
formulation.
To feedback
assessment outcomes verbally and in writing to children, young people and their
support systems.
To offer
supervision to staff within the service and to support/supervise students on
placement.
To be able to
work autonomously and as part of a team.
To
contribute to service development.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the
minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to
work in the UK. We look forward to receiving your application.
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
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.
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.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
Person Specification
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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
