Job summary Band 7- Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological PractitionerBand 7 We are looking for a Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological Practitioner to join the well established and Autism Assessment Team in North East London NHS Foundation Trust. The role primarily involves working with children and young people and their families and carers. This is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team. Main duties of the job The role primarily involves working with children and young people and their families and carers. This is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team. About us Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 395-KM026-25 Job locations Maidstone - Children and Young Persons Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) The Courtyard, Maidstone, Kent, Maidstone/ Canterbury ME14 1PA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group. Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage. If you are an overseas qualified nurse and wanting to start your journey to becoming a UK based registered nurse with the NMC, you can check whether you are eligible to be supported through our Capital Nurse consortium. Please visit; https://www.capitalnurselondon.co.uk/how-to-apply/. Whilst NELFT is happy to welcome overseas nurses we are unable to consider your application directly. You should submit your interest and apply through the Capital Nurse London group. Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system. Use of AI Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration & Membership body (NMC, HCPS, etc.) Desirable Post graduate qualification Experience Essential Substantial experience of working with CYP with complex mental health needs. Minimum 4 years post registration experience in acute and/or community setting Minimum of 2 years experience of working with children and young people who have complex health care needs and disabilities Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working Evidence of innovative and evidence-based practice Desirable CAMHS/CYPMHS Experience Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Proven ability to prioritise and manage a caseload (self & others) without supervision Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team The ability to provide effective clinical teaching/training to carers and staff who are not medically trained Ability to respond appropriately to children and young people in need and/or children at risk in accordance with local and national safeguarding guidance Desirable Others Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Possess in-depth understanding of clinical, social and family situations. Able to work and assess holistically the child and family In-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adult procedures Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly Desirable To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Able to work efficiently in an unpredictable working environment Proven experience of promoting people's equality, diversity and rights Motivation and enthusiasm to undertake further education and training. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration & Membership body (NMC, HCPS, etc.) Desirable Post graduate qualification Experience Essential Substantial experience of working with CYP with complex mental health needs. Minimum 4 years post registration experience in acute and/or community setting Minimum of 2 years experience of working with children and young people who have complex health care needs and disabilities Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working Evidence of innovative and evidence-based practice Desirable CAMHS/CYPMHS Experience Skills Essential Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Proven ability to prioritise and manage a caseload (self & others) without supervision Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team The ability to provide effective clinical teaching/training to carers and staff who are not medically trained Ability to respond appropriately to children and young people in need and/or children at risk in accordance with local and national safeguarding guidance Desirable Others Knowledge Essential An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Possess in-depth understanding of clinical, social and family situations. Able to work and assess holistically the child and family In-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adult procedures Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly Desirable To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Able to work efficiently in an unpredictable working environment Proven experience of promoting people's equality, diversity and rights Motivation and enthusiasm to undertake further education and 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. 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Maidstone - Children and Young Persons Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) The Courtyard, Maidstone, Kent, Maidstone/ Canterbury ME14 1PA Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)