Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Mental Health Practitioner with the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional to join the school-age neurodevelopmental (autism/ ADHD) service as a mental health practitioner, up to 3 days a week. A key part of the role will include supporting young people on our waiting list for a neurodevelopmental assessment by developing and delivering pre and/or post assessment intervention programmes. There may also be the opportunity to contribute to the high-quality MDT assessment of school-age children with atypical neurodevelopmental presentations as part of an assessment clinic. Another aspect of the role would be to undertake mental health assessments as required and we are looking for someone who has experience of undertaking these assessments. We are committed to enabling the development of staff through ensuring access to appropriate CPD training and events and offering high quality supervision.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in supporting young people who are either waiting for an ND assessment or who have recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and/or autism. This is a development opportunity to shape what this support looks like and how it is delivered. There are also a number of young people who require an assessment while waiting to determine if they need mental health support or intervention in addition to the ND assessment. There will be opportunity to play a key role in delivering all aspects of neurodevelopment assessment clinics offered by CAMHS, including parental interview, structured assessment and observations, liaison with other professionals, contribution to MDT discussions and decision-making following assessment, report writing and feedback to families. The role will be based across the city as well as some home working.

About us

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services

Date posted

09 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9833-SH-CS-697-23

Job locations

Reginald HC

263 Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS7 3EX

Parkside Community Health Centre

311 Dewsbury Road

Leeds

LS11 5LQ

Seacroft Clinic

Seacroft Avenue

Leeds

LS14 6PF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload within their speciality area as an autonomous practitioner. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care to a specialist level ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical

1.1. Demonstrates a detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations involving a critical understanding of theories and principles

1.2. Demonstrates innovative and specialist skills to select methods and tools to holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate in a complex and specialised field of work.

1.3. Demonstrates highly developed physical skills where dexterity and accuracy are important e.g. syringe pumps and infusions, manual treatments

1.4. Makes consistent judgements requiring complex fact analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records

1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment

1.6. Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard

1.7. Prioritises their own workload, and that of the wider team, within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.

1.8. Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication

1.9. Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in all areas of practice including the management of any complaints and compliments.

1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role