Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic clinical support worker within the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Team. You will join an established multi-disciplinary ADHD Team of Specialist Nurses, Consultant Psychiatrists, and Assistant Practitioners.
This post is a Band 3 full-time temporary position for 12 months fixed term, part-time requests will be welcomed and considered, to work alongside the ADHD Specialist Nurses to review and monitor children and young people who have been prescribed ADHD medication.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual with strong communication and organisational skills. You will need to have experience and a desire to work with young people and contribute to improving the quality of their lives. You need to be able to work autonomously and effectively prioritise your workload.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity for an innovative, dynamic and enthusiastic clinical support worker who is looking to expand their knowledge and experience working with children and young people through the ongoing management of ADHD.
You will be working with children and young people who have been prescribed ADHD medication to monitor their physical observations, such as height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse rate, across East Cheshire. The role will also consist of reviewing the effectiveness of the ADHD medication prescribed through supporting and administering a Qb assessment with the children and young people as part of their annual ADHD medication review.
Full training and opportunities for development will be offered, in addition to supervision and appraisal.
About us
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 is 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.
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Educated to minimum standard of 5 GCSEs
2. Appropriate mental health diploma or equivalent
Desirable
1. Any qualifications relevant to children.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
1. Good verbal skills
2. Ability to work autonomously
3. Experience of undertaking audits
4. Computer literacy
5. Demonstrate practices with base level of theoretical knowledge
Desirable
1. Understanding of child development.
Experience
Essential
1. Experience of working with young people in a mental health setting
2. Experience of multi-agency working
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elm House
Lea Bank Rd
Macclesfield
SK11 8HE
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