Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Nurse Practitioner to join the Children and Young Peoples Autism Service. You will be part of the Children's and Families Care Group working to assess young people across South Staffordshire that are referred in for suspected autism. Working alongside the assessment team to ensure robust and accurate assessments and reports are completed. You will also work closely with the nursing and intervention team to ensure robust intervention is being provide to young people and families once a diagnosis has been received. This is a dynamic post that requires you to work closely with multi-disciplinary/agency teams in addressing a range of issues with children and young people who may/have ASC. Main duties of the job Be competent and proficient in delivering the requirements of the role; working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children & young people and Families in the Children and Young People's Autism Service. Have appropriate training in ASC Assessment To work across a health system collaboratively, especially with Mental Health and LD Services Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust's Values and Behaviour Framework. Be a Specialist Nurse Practitioner and have detailed professional and clinical skills and experience in the assessment and management of children and young people within NICE guidance and best practice. Be responsible for a defined population of service users. Have training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and have utilisation of leadership experience and knowledge both clinically and managerially to ensure service performance and development improvement. Demonstrate initiative in finding solutions to clinical and managerial challenges. Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management. Ensuring the development and delivery of clinical efficiency. About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year PA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-VA-24-6755455-B Job locations Anglesey House Wheelhouse Road Rugeley WS15 1UL Job description Job responsibilities For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered professional qualification in nursing Evidence of professional background e.g. Mental Health Nursing Evidence of continuing professional development in a field relating to CYP Post graduate clinical courses within area of CYP with Autism ASC assessment training including ADIR / ADOS Desirable Non medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Experience of working with people within the community and within clinic settings including the presentation of challenging behaviours Experience in the clinical specialism including assessment and management of children with ASC Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Experience in supervision and revalidation requirements of others Experience of co-ordinating care as part of the care programme where appropriate Desirable Evidence of project work Significant experience of supporting children, young people, families and carers in promoting health and wellbeing Skills Essential Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to post Implementation of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Knowledge of NSF's and NICE Guidance Skills in IT, managing electronic record systems such as RIO and programs such as word, excel etc and appropriate keyboard skills. Planning, delivery, evaluation and review of generic & specialist therapies to individuals and groups. Desirable Understanding of the role of users and carers in service development and care-planning. Understanding and insight into systemic, psychodynamic and cognitive therapies. Providing training programmes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered professional qualification in nursing Evidence of professional background e.g. Mental Health Nursing Evidence of continuing professional development in a field relating to CYP Post graduate clinical courses within area of CYP with Autism ASC assessment training including ADIR / ADOS Desirable Non medical prescribing qualification Experience Essential Experience of working with people within the community and within clinic settings including the presentation of challenging behaviours Experience in the clinical specialism including assessment and management of children with ASC Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Experience in supervision and revalidation requirements of others Experience of co-ordinating care as part of the care programme where appropriate Desirable Evidence of project work Significant experience of supporting children, young people, families and carers in promoting health and wellbeing Skills Essential Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to post Implementation of Information Governance, Data Protection, NMC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children Knowledge of NSF's and NICE Guidance Skills in IT, managing electronic record systems such as RIO and programs such as word, excel etc and appropriate keyboard skills. Planning, delivery, evaluation and review of generic & specialist therapies to individuals and groups. Desirable Understanding of the role of users and carers in service development and care-planning. Understanding and insight into systemic, psychodynamic and cognitive therapies. Providing training programmes 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Anglesey House Wheelhouse Road Rugeley WS15 1UL Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)