Job summary
**Please note that this post will close once sufficient applicants have been received so may closed before the advertised closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible**
The NDP Clinical Assistant (Bank) will work within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway Service to support children and young people with Autism, ADHD and related neurodevelopmental needs. The role focuses on assisting clinical colleagues, supporting families pre- and post-diagnosis, and helping to deliver high-quality assessments, interventions and group sessions. The post holder will act as a key link for children and families, ensuring compassionate, effective and timely support across the city.
Main duties of the job
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Assist in the delivery and coordination of Autism and ADHD assessments, interventions and support sessions.
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Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping to plan and organise daily clinical activities.
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Support children and young people during assessments, including those with additional needs or challenging behaviours.
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Carry out routine clinical measurements such as height, weight and blood pressure (following training).
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Communicate clearly with families, providing up-to-date information and reassurance.
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Accurately record clinical data, maintain patient notes and input information into electronic systems.
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Build relationships with local peer support groups and community services, helping families navigate available support.
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Participate in service evaluation, feedback collection, and the development of accessible training and information materials.
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Maintain equipment in line with Trust policy and support administrative tasks such as data collection, correspondence and IT system use.
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Follow safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns to senior staff as required.
About us
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you want to Be Part of Our Team and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you want to Be Part of Our Team and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in a child or young adult related subject or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Community experience within a similar role
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Excellent IT skills/ability to navigate electronic health records.
- Ability to manage own workload and know when to report concerns
- Competent and confident in the importance of the safeguarding agenda
Desirable
- Design and development of standard and bespoke data reports
- knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively and compassionately with a wide age range of children, young people and their carers
- Able to demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups
- Able to demonstrate a passion for improving the health needs of Children with Neurodevelopmental conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in a child or young adult related subject or equivalent
- Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with children and young people
Desirable
- Community experience within a similar role
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Excellent IT skills/ability to navigate electronic health records.
- Ability to manage own workload and know when to report concerns
- Competent and confident in the importance of the safeguarding agenda
Desirable
- Design and development of standard and bespoke data reports
- knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to engage effectively and compassionately with a wide age range of children, young people and their carers
- Able to demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups
- Able to demonstrate a passion for improving the health needs of Children with Neurodevelopmental conditions
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).
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).
