Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Nurse Practitioner to join the Children and Young Peoples Autism Service. The post holder 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. The post holder will also work with assessment team to ensure robust and accurate assessments and reports are completed. The post holder 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 the post holder 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 The Post holder will: 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 05 November 2024 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 Job locations Anglesey House Wheelhouse Road Rugeley WS15 1UL Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL 1 To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work. 2 To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values. 3 To triage new referrals identifying clinical risk, making an assessment of CYP and formulation of needs, with ingoing assessment, planning implementation an evaluation of programmes of treatment/support for children, young people, families and carers. Takes a lead in specialist area and provides advice and support to others. The specialist care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Interventions in condition management Prevention and reducing of health inequalities Case management/ treatment /care plans 4 To use specialist knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of support packages and treatment options available. To consider the personal circumstances and preferences of children, young people and families in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. 5 To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. Provides teaching/training in specialist area to the wider workforce as required. 6 To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the children, young people, families and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition/situation and implications of the same including managing any conflict that may arise. 7 To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed. 8 To use specialist professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries. 9 To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards (e.g. NMC). Support identified team members, giving guidance and direction where appropriate. This may include a variety of MDT members and student nurses. 10 To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques, and a flexible approach to responding to the needs if the CYP and families. 11 To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users. 12 To contribute to professional, clinical support and leadership. Offer support and guidance in identifying training needs of staff. 13 To be conduct and be accountable for assessments, planning and implementation of care/treatment packages/ programmes within their caseload as part of a MDT. 14 To demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, acting autonomously in a variety of contexts. 15 To contribute to risk assessment and management in all areas of clinical practice including any safeguarding issues following relevant Trust policies and procedures Supervision 1 To provide, receive and encourage clinical supervision in order to support the continuous professional development of self and others (and any other managerial and professional supervision where required). To Maintain and assure a high quality standard of evidence based practice. 2 To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and other disciplines, as appropriate. 3 To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process. Attains and maintains an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development. 4 To have people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership. 5 To set workload priorities for self, and oversee the workload of more junior team members and students as required. 6 To provide training to students as required and to be up to date and current with all support of student nurse process, such as advisor and assessor role. Acts as preceptor to newly appointed staff, and staff undergoing a supervised return to practice. 7 To undertake tasks concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the team working with the team leader as required. 8 To set priorities to achieve a balance between multi-disciplinary assessment and profession specific caseload work. 9 In collaboration with the team leader, establishes clear goals and standards for the team/service in order to maintain and improve the quality of care/support. 10 To work with the Team Leader/ Nurse Professional Lead to identify clinical levels of expertise, knowledge, skills and competence within the team, in order that talents, training and competences are identified and are fully utilised. Performance & Quality 1 To collect, correlate and input data as required within agreed timescales. 2 To take the lead in clinical audit/research for specialist area and participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit. To contribute to trust wide, local and national research and audit as deemed appropriate. 3 To contribute to, and actively promote the implementation, development and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives. 4 The completion, collection, interpretation of recognised outcome measures to ensure effective care, treatment and service evaluation. Job description Job responsibilities CLINICAL 1 To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work. 2 To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values. 3 To triage new referrals identifying clinical risk, making an assessment of CYP and formulation of needs, with ingoing assessment, planning implementation an evaluation of programmes of treatment/support for children, young people, families and carers. Takes a lead in specialist area and provides advice and support to others. The specialist care/support plans may include the following: Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety Increased functional ability Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health Interventions in condition management Prevention and reducing of health inequalities Case management/ treatment /care plans 4 To use specialist knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of support packages and treatment options available. To consider the personal circumstances and preferences of children, young people and families in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. 5 To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. Provides teaching/training in specialist area to the wider workforce as required. 6 To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the children, young people, families and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition/situation and implications of the same including managing any conflict that may arise. 7 To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed. 8 To use specialist professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries. 9 To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Partnership Trust and in line with professional standards (e.g. NMC). Support identified team members, giving guidance and direction where appropriate. This may include a variety of MDT members and student nurses. 10 To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques, and a flexible approach to responding to the needs if the CYP and families. 11 To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users. 12 To contribute to professional, clinical support and leadership. Offer support and guidance in identifying training needs of staff. 13 To be conduct and be accountable for assessments, planning and implementation of care/treatment packages/ programmes within their caseload as part of a MDT. 14 To demonstrate a high level of clinical judgment, acting autonomously in a variety of contexts. 15 To contribute to risk assessment and management in all areas of clinical practice including any safeguarding issues following relevant Trust policies and procedures Supervision 1 To provide, receive and encourage clinical supervision in order to support the continuous professional development of self and others (and any other managerial and professional supervision where required). To Maintain and assure a high quality standard of evidence based practice. 2 To contribute to the process of induction for new team members and other disciplines, as appropriate. 3 To identify own training/educational needs as part of the supervision and appraisal process. Attains and maintains an agreed level of expertise through ongoing training and development. 4 To have people management skills which incorporate compassionate and appreciative leadership. 5 To set workload priorities for self, and oversee the workload of more junior team members and students as required. 6 To provide training to students as required and to be up to date and current with all support of student nurse process, such as advisor and assessor role. Acts as preceptor to newly appointed staff, and staff undergoing a supervised return to practice. 7 To undertake tasks concerning the day to day organisation and operation of the team working with the team leader as required. 8 To set priorities to achieve a balance between multi-disciplinary assessment and profession specific caseload work. 9 In collaboration with the team leader, establishes clear goals and standards for the team/service in order to maintain and improve the quality of care/support. 10 To work with the Team Leader/ Nurse Professional Lead to identify clinical levels of expertise, knowledge, skills and competence within the team, in order that talents, training and competences are identified and are fully utilised. Performance & Quality 1 To collect, correlate and input data as required within agreed timescales. 2 To take the lead in clinical audit/research for specialist area and participate in and support the team in undertaking clinical audit. To contribute to trust wide, local and national research and audit as deemed appropriate. 3 To contribute to, and actively promote the implementation, development and upholding of policies, procedures, guidelines and directives, along with relevant statutory measures and governmental directives. 4 The completion, collection, interpretation of recognised outcome measures to ensure effective care, treatment and service evaluation. 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)