The closing date is 13th Nov 2024
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Registered Clinician to join our dynamic and innovative team: the Somerset Autism Spectrum Service (SASS). The service provides NICE recommended diagnostic assessments for adults with probable Autism Spectrum Disorder (DSM-5). In addition, the team aspires to offer time limited post diagnostic support for adults who have received the diagnosis. The team currently consists of Psychologists, an Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Team Secretaries, Assistant Psychologist and Trainee Clinical Psychologists.
You will have a commitment to offering person-centred, quality services to people with autism, some of whom may be experiencing enduring mental health difficulties. This post will draw heavily on your assessment and communication skills as a fundamental part of the role. You will have relevant HCPC registration and bring with them knowledge and skills from their own profession to integrate into their work with the team. Specialist knowledge and experience of Autism specific diagnostic tools is not a necessary requirement at the point of application as you will receive training in these areas. We would like to appoint a clinician who brings energy and enthusiasm to the team with a willingness to learn and freedom to bring new ideas.
Applications are welcomed from qualified Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Nurses, and Social Workers for this role.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
You will attend and take an active role in weekly team referrals meetings and will receive regular supervision. There are many opportunities for joint working, both within the team and with colleagues in the Trust. There is opportunity to contribute to training, consultancy, and liaison opportunities as part of this role. We are committed to maintaining and building upon links with autistic adults who have experience of using the service and have regular co production meetings where we work together with our Experts by Experience to continue to develop services in Somerset for autistic people. There are opportunities to be involved in a range of co produced projects.
An informal conversation with a member of the current team is strongly recommended prior to application, as this will give you a sense of the breadth of the work and the exciting potential for this role.
Job description
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC registration or Registered nurse as relevant to this post is essential.
Desirable
Evidence of post qualification learning and development is desirable.
Experience
Essential
Knowledge of Autism.
Sound understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to Autism.
Ability to identify adult protection concerns, raise alerts and participate in safeguarding enquires/investigation/case conferences.
Ability to contribute to multi-disciplinary team planning through discussion and negotiation.
Ability to demonstrate diagnostic knowledge and application to planning intervention.
Additional Criteria
Essential
Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives about complex and sensitive issues remaining sensitive and empathetic.
Listens to others' views respecting and valuing colleagues and individual patient needs.
Professional and patient focused approach.
Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage own time and plan timed activities for staff and patients.
Ability to recognise and manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to work autonomously and independently.
High standards of written communication skills with the ability to use email and internet.
Willingness to travel across the county to different NHS sites.
Desirable
Experience of carrying out supervision to staff where appropriate, and/or providing peer supervision.
Ability to record and retrieve information on charts/paper and electronic patient record.
Experience of delivering training.
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
Julia Bower
julia.bower@somersetft.nhs.uk
07785459886
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37338.00 to £44962.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-Time
Reference number
184-OL-GR-1228
Job locations
Glanville House
Church Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 5AT
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