Job summary The CYP Autism Intensive Support Service provides support to children, young people and families/carers by delivering a co-ordinated, person-centred and outcome-focused approach to planning and supporting autistic children, young people and families/carers who require additional and sometimes complex support, which includes children and young people's mental health services. The Band 6 role for the CYP Autism Intensive Support Service is a clinical role. We are hoping to welcome applicants with backgrounds that include Children's Complex Care /Allied Health Professionals /Learning Disability Nurse in order to create a well-rounded team with a plethora of expertise. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well autonomously and well as part of a team. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employee through improved health and wellbeing. We would like to invite all interested applicants to speak with the team to get an insight of what the day-to-day role of the team looks like. Main duties of the job As part of the leadership team, the post holder will be responsible for providing expert support, advice and clinical leadership to a 4 - 18 years Autism Service to offer an enhanced model of support to the wider mainstream education, health and social care services within Lancashire and South Cumbria. To promote and support good access to mainstream health care for those with autism, the reduction of health inequalities and premature mortality, and the delivery of specialist of health care interventions for this group of people. As Team Leader the post holder will support the operational aspects of service delivery and report directly to the Service Manager. These include helping to manage budgets, recruitment, staff management (rosters, sickness, leave etc), developing Standard Operating Procedures, managing risk and other operational tasks. The role includes a clinical & professional component also, the Team Leader will clinically support the staff in the team providing supervision and guidance as appropriate and carrying a reduced caseload to reflect the joint Operational and Clinical nature of the role. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 351-SPS1254-MS-A Job locations Greenbank Day Centre Preston PR1 7LY Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Relevant Core Professional Qualification - NMC or HCPC Registered Evidence of knowledge of autism and mental health issues in children and young people Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current key autism / MH / CYP NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery Knowledge of wide range of clinical assessments and intervention/treatment techniques for autistic children and young people Experience Essential Evidence of continuing development of professional clinical Knowledge, skills and experience Experience of working as part of a MDT Experience of working with autistic children and young people Personal Essential Excellent interpersonal skills including observation and listening Relevant training and knowledge associated with behaviours which challenge / conflict (e.g. conflict resolution, breakaway training) Other Essential Able to work across the ICPs and potentially across the ICS. Ability to work flexibly in response to service demands. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Relevant Core Professional Qualification - NMC or HCPC Registered Evidence of knowledge of autism and mental health issues in children and young people Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current key autism / MH / CYP NHS developments and policies and implications for service delivery Knowledge of wide range of clinical assessments and intervention/treatment techniques for autistic children and young people Experience Essential Evidence of continuing development of professional clinical Knowledge, skills and experience Experience of working as part of a MDT Experience of working with autistic children and young people Personal Essential Excellent interpersonal skills including observation and listening Relevant training and knowledge associated with behaviours which challenge / conflict (e.g. conflict resolution, breakaway training) Other Essential Able to work across the ICPs and potentially across the ICS. Ability to work flexibly in response to service demands. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Greenbank Day Centre Preston PR1 7LY Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)