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Job summary
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work within the Integrated Children with Additional Needs (ICAN) Service, providing high-level clinical expertise as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role focuses on delivering child and family-centred, evidence-based care to children and young people with neurodisability, including autism and learning disabilities. Working across integrated locality hub teams, the ACP will contribute to improving outcomes, promoting inclusion, and supporting children and families to manage their health and wellbeing. The post holder will also play a key role in leadership, education, and service development in line with the four pillars of advanced practice.
Main duties of the job Undertake advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children and young people with additional needs Contribute to the pre-school autism assessment pathway and provide post-diagnostic support to families Work autonomously in clinical decision-making while collaborating effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Lead and support service development, quality improvement, and implementation of evidence-based practice Provide clinical leadership, supervision, and support to colleagues within the team Contribute to education and training of staff, students, and wider stakeholders Utilise clinical systems (e.g. SystmOne, ICE, Datix) to maintain accurate records and support safe clinical practice Promote safeguarding, inclusion, and the overall wellbeing of children and young people For more Information about this Job, please contact - Vicky Hodgson (ICAN Service Manager) [email protected]
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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.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust
Leeds
LS11 0DL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)