Main area Assistant Practitioner Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (To cover 12 month secondment) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 373-CYP1316-A RR Site Elm House Town Macclesfield Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/01/2025 23:59 Job overview Supporting children and young people to undergo their ADHD assessment appointment. To make observations of the children/young people and identify ADHD symptomatic behaviours. To record and make reports accurately to support the ADHD specialist nurses and consultants in coming to a diagnostic decision. To consult with education providers to collate relevant information. To consult with all professionals involved. To attend relevant MDT meetings and access further training. Main duties of the job Supporting children and young people to undergo their ADHD assessment appointment. To make observations of the children/young people and identify ADHD symptomatic behaviours. To record and make reports accurately to support the ADHD specialist nurses and consultants in coming to a diagnostic decision. To consult with education providers to collate relevant information. To consult with all professionals involved. To attend relevant MDT meetings and access further training. Working for our organisation CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall. We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you. CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role. We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please download a copy of the job description for full details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS). The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Knowledge and Expertise Essential criteria Knowledge of child-related legislation Ability to write, implement and evaluate Treatment plans. Knowledge of Child Protection workings and practice Desirable criteria Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches, e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy. Knowledge of mental health issues. Experience Essential criteria Experience of working with adolescents. Experience of working in a team setting. Desirable criteria Experience of working within settings relevant to adolescents with additional needs including mental health needs. Experience of working with healthcare professionals / previous experience in the NHS. Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment. Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details / informal visits contact Name Amanda Warren Job title Clinical co-ordinator Email address amanda.warren5nhs.net Telephone number 07780528182 Additional information If you consider yourself to be Neurodivergent and require assistance to complete your application, please contact cwp.recruitmentnhs.net or telephone 01244 393100.