If you have ever considered a career working with autistic adults, now is your opportunity to try it!
We are offering an opportunity for a registered nurse, AHP, or social worker to join our multi-disciplinary team. We want to hear from you if you are highly committed to working with adults without a learning disability who have a diagnosis of autism.
The posts will either be based at Willis House or Rathbone Hospital, depending on what area staff will be working across.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of our team and would be responsible for supporting within our new provision, our Autism Intensive Support Team. You will provide person-centred support and recommendations whilst working alongside our mental health colleagues to best support engagement for autistic people with these mental health services. Training and ongoing continuous professional development will be available from a supportive and established team.
Job responsibilities
1. To have responsibility for a defined caseload of clients under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.
2. Assist with the appropriate screening of referrals and provide information for referrers, service users, and carers.
3. To support mental health professionals to offer the best care for individuals suffering from difficulties relating to mental health.
4. To attend MDT meetings and offer professional oversight and input.
5. To clearly document findings and ensure the ability to share with other professionals.
6. To liaise regularly with the line manager providing them with an update of caseload.
7. Ensure intervention is provided in a range of settings suitable to meet the needs of the clients.
8. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team.
9. Provide information, education, and support for family members, carers, and other relevant professionals.
10. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working.
11. Participate in case load supervision to monitor the standards of service user care and ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards.
12. Participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision with Clinical Lead/Team Manager, as per Trust policy.
13. Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care.
14. Compile and maintain effective client records and record outcome measures in conjunction with clients and in accordance with Professional and Trust policies, procedures, and standards.
15. Participate in the induction, training, or education of a variety of staff, students, or volunteers attached to the team/service.
16. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings and evidence-based practice.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
* Professional Qualification - Nursing or AHP Up-to-date professional registration (to be maintained).
* Further qualifications relevant to ASC Appropriate training in delivery of ASC diagnostic assessments.
EXPERIENCE
* Demonstrate post-registration experience.
* Significant experience of work with people with autism/vulnerable adults/mental health difficulties.
* Effective team working within a multi-agency framework.
* Demonstrate experience of problem-solving approaches.
* Post-graduate experience of working with families or carers.
* Experience of complex case management.
* Knowledge of ASC and needs of this client group.
* Understanding of current national policy and initiatives in relation to delivery of services for clients with ASC.
* Mental Health Act (1983).
* Mental Capacity Act.
* Effective Care Coordination.
* Safeguarding Children/Adults.
* Up-to-date clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment.
* Safety, Privacy, and Dignity Guidelines.
* Evidence-based and reflective practice.
* Supervision of staff.
* Experience of service development.
* Audit and research practices relevant to clinical area.
SKILLS
* Ability to utilize assessment skills and tools effectively.
* Willing to undertake further training (if appropriate) in recognised ASC diagnostic assessment tools.
* Ability to formulate relevant reports.
* Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
* Ability to delegate and coordinate.
* Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
* Flexible approach/creative thinking.
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings.
* Ability to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
* Able to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
* Effective time and workload management.
* Ability to identify and minimise risk effectively.
* Ability to network and influence decision-making.
Values
* Accountability.
* Support.
* High professional standards.
* Responsive to service users.
* Engaging leadership style.
* Transparency and honesty.
* Discreet.
* Change-oriented.
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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