About this role
Job summary
Experience in child development services is essential, and applicants with expertise in autism assessment - including ADOS training with competency sign-off - are essential. In return, we offer a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, strong peer support, and genuine investment in your development, enabling you to grow your expertise while making a meaningful difference to children and families every day.
N.B the job descriptions attached are in draft form and awaiting to be approved through AFC internal panel. Please be aware there may be some changes at point of sending out contracts.
Main duties of the job
Expert neurodevelopmental assessments for children referred for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). To be a specialist in this process with underlying knowledges and observational skill. Training registered practitioners in the process and setting competency framework and direction. To be final sign off practitioner for staff competency. Provide specialist sleep support interventions, including assessment, education, medication reviews and behavioural strategies for children with sleep difficulties. Provide specialist opinion on medication changes to the lead clinician. With clinical credibility and expertise. Support children with neurodisabilities, including those with Trisomy 21, through care planning at initial appointment, health surveillance, and coordination of services. Designated case load management and expert delegation to junior staff based on level of complexity. Maintain own caseload where required working with colleagues to ensure milestone reviews are met, following up on investigation results and acting accordingly. To be competent in transition support across health and significant life events (i.e planning for school or moving into adult services) Coordination of MDT events for best interests, transition etc. Deliver specialist-led clinics as appropriate. To deputise for seniors when required.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
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Person Specification
Qualifications / Training Essential
Degree level qualification relevant to role Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Able to deliver Autism assessment (ADOS) Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area, including relevant formal training/qualification to deliver the required specialist skills and programmes of care
Desirable
Management or leadership qualification or training Quality improvement training and qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation Experience in clinical speciality relevant to role to be able to demonstrate the required level of professional knowledge and skills at a specialist level.
Desirable
Experience in leading a team or service change/QI project
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential
Professional clinical knowledge skills and skills that demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care, including complex/specialist care needs Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance Ability to apply professional judgement and problem solve and lead discussions within the team to resolve complex issues Day to day management of a patient caseload, able to work under own initiative and delegate effectively Digital Skills, use of systems, report writing and presentation skills
Other Essential
Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care, calculation of drug dosages and communication of distressing or unwelcome information Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role) and ability to travel between sites Flexibility in working hours and patterns
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Egerton Park View/ Scott unit EDGH
39 Egerton Rd
Bexhill on Sea
TN39 3HJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)