Job responsibilities
Our Values:
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
People Powered
Bold
Effective
Thoughtful
Job Purpose:
The post holder willwork within amultidisciplinaryteam to provideautismassessments for children and young people.Full training will be provided.
Assessments will be carried out in line with relevant clinical pathways as outlined within BeUNorthYorkshiresoperational procedure. The post holder willdemonstratean attitude which respects and values children, youngpeopleand theircarers.
Duties andResponsibilities:
- Todelivera high-quality, effective and efficient autism assessment to children and young people across Scarborough,Whitbyand Ryedale.
- Toassistother team members with the diagnostic process for those suspected ofbeingautistic, using assessment tools such as the ADOS-2 and ADI-R (training provided) and contributing to personalised care plans for those being assessed.
- Assistwith theappropriate screeningof referrals and provide information for referrers,clientsand carers.
- To formulate reports explaining the persons diagnosis for a range of audiences, including children, young people,familiesand other professionals.
- To liaise regularly with the line manager, providing them with an update on caseload.
- Ensureassessmentis provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of the clients.
- Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide information, education and support for family members,carersand other relevant professionals.
- Participate and promote positivemulti-disciplinaryteamworking
- Participateinregularclinical and managerial supervision with Clinical Lead/ServiceManager, as perABL Healthpolicy.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, includingappropriate assessments/referralsand models of care.
- Compile andmaintaineffective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients andin accordance withABL Healthpolicies,proceduresand standards.
- Participate andassistin setting standards ofclientcare based on sound research findings andevidence basedpractice.
- Undertake delegated responsibilities as agreed with theServiceManager.
- To manage projects as delegated.
- Tomonitorand evaluate own clinical practice against professional standards,guidelinesand policies.
- ToadvisetheServiceManager of any service delivery issues.
- Toidentifythe need for, and torequest, new equipment,resourcesand assessment tools.
- Toidentifythe need for a servicedevelopment, anddiscuss with theServiceManager.
- Support the process of staff participation in the formulation ofnew ideas/suggestions to improveclientcare and service delivery.
- Provide statistical information asrequired.
Education and Development
Attend relevant and mandatory training as required.
Attend professional meetings as required.
Maintain knowledge of current ABL Health policy, procedures and guidance.
Demonstrate the acquisition and application of knowledge in line with current research and evidence-based practice.
Undertake training relevant to your role and responsibilities and promote a positive learning environment.
Participate in regular supervision, engage in reflective practice and be committed to continued development.
Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
Research and audit
Undertake and participate in appropriate audit, quality assurance programmes and research as directed.
To identify the need for and to contribute to audit within areas of expertise. To use research methodology for specific audits.
To participate in and contribute to research at local and regional levels as appropriate.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive. The post holder may have specific skills which mean that they may work outside of the competency boundaries for this role.
Review of this Job Description
This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. To be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder.
Other Duties
There may be a requirement to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required to support Be U North Yorkshire service.
Standard Information
Information Governance
Employees of ABL Health must comply with the provisions of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. The postholder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to clients or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.
The postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
The postholder must comply with ABLs policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access, or use. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and/or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in ABLs records management policies, and data quality processes and standards.
Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Safeguarding is Everyones Business
ABL has a responsibility to ensure that all children / young people and adults are adequately safeguarded and protected. Consequently, all ABLs employees, temporary staff and volunteers are required to adhere to ABLs safeguarding policies / procedures in addition to local and national safeguarding policies and to act upon any concerns in accordance with them.
Smoke Free
ABL is Smoke - Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the surrounding land including car parking facilities.
Training
The postholder must attend any training that is identified as mandatory to their role. The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the postholder.
Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways to support equality and diversity and to respect human rights, working within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. ABL is an equal opportunities employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality, and respect human rights.
