This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.
If you would like to apply for this position please complete the attached Short Application Form and email this to the Recruitment Team at: ecn-tr.recruitment@nhs.net clearly marking for which vacancy you are applying for in the Subject Header of the email. Please note applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
East Cheshire NHS Trust is advertising for a coordinator for the 0-4 autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) pathway.
The post holder will support families through the diagnostic pathway by explaining the process, encouraging parents to complete questionnaires and leading them through each stage utilizing written and verbal communication.
Interview date: 2nd January 2025
Main duties of the job:
1. To work as an integral part of the Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASD) pathway multi-agency team.
2. To provide support to families with suspected Autistic Spectrum Condition and coordinate their pathway journey.
3. To take a key role in feeding back to young people and their families the outcome of their multi-agency assessment.
4. To develop the service and the role in line with national and local initiatives.
5. Collate information from the MDT for discussion at the monthly meeting.
About us:
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description:
Job responsibilities:
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trust's Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Essential:
* Good standard of general education.
Desirable:
* Qualification/wider study of autism.
* Experience of working with children and families with Autism.
Knowledge & Skills:
Essential:
* Communicate effectively with other agencies.
* Knowledge and understanding of ECT aims, key targets and guiding principles.
* Knowledge of evidence based practice and evaluation of outcomes.
* Empathetic approach to clients and families.
Experience:
Essential:
* Work well under pressure and work flexibly in response to changing priorities.
Other role requirements:
Essential:
* Please refer to the person specification for other role requirements.
Employer details:
Employer name:
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address:
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Pavillion House
Macclesfield
SK10 3NE
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