Job summary Following successful funding to develop the Adult Neurodevelopmental service in Gloucestershire, the Adult Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Service are looking to recruit a Clinical Mental Health Specialist to our now expanding team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing Adult Neurodevelopmental services in Gloucestershire at this exciting time of expansion. Working as a diagnostic clinician, you would be expected to offer ASC assessments, including triage of referrals, for individuals referred to the Adult ASC and ADHD service within the Gloucestershire locality. The role would suit an experienced Mental Health clinician who is looking to develop their experience and skills in the assessment and treatment of Neurodevelopmental conditions. The successful candidate would be supported by an established clinical team to gain the specialist knowledge and skills required to fulfil the role. The successful candidate will be based at The Pavilion in Cheltenham. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide Clinical Specialist input into the ASC and ADHD service To provide clinical supervision to unqualified staff, undergraduates and students. To provide clinical services within the service area covered by the community team. The team comprises 4 multi-disciplinary staff Service delivered in a wide range of settings and locations: client homes, residential services, day care, educational facilities, GP practices, office / clinic, hospital wards, virtually. Provide specialist breadth and depth of skills and knowledge to deliver evidence-based assessment to service users with complex mental health needs/ASC Demonstrate enhanced competence in complex decision making, assessment and the management of clinical needs Collect and collate data / information effectively for the purpose of audit, research and service performance Mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including student About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum (Pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 327-24-1007 Job locations The Pavilion Copt Elm Road Cheltenham GL53 8AG Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or Professional health or social care qualification e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, speech and language therapist and significant post registration experience Significant experience working within mental health Desirable Post Graduate Qualifications, ADOS, Clinical Supervision Experience Essential Significant experience working within mental health Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for mental health Desirable Experience of using ASC assessment tools eg ADOS, RAADS-R Experience of diagnosis of ASC/neurological conditions PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed Desirable Working knowledge of RIO system Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Mental Health (RNMH) or Professional health or social care qualification e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, speech and language therapist and significant post registration experience Significant experience working within mental health Desirable Post Graduate Qualifications, ADOS, Clinical Supervision Experience Essential Significant experience working within mental health Experience of psychiatric evaluation and assessment for mental health Desirable Experience of using ASC assessment tools eg ADOS, RAADS-R Experience of diagnosis of ASC/neurological conditions PERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Proven ability to work with service users and carers who are distressed Desirable Working knowledge of RIO system 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address The Pavilion Copt Elm Road Cheltenham GL53 8AG Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)