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Job summary

Main area
Autism
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-SPS1277-EJ
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Specialist Autism Team
Town
Lancaster
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Nurse Practitioner

Band 6

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

•    Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
•    Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
•    Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports 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, home/remote working, and flexi-time.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 practitioner to join the Specialist Autism Team, a unique and continuously developing service which works closely with secondary mental health care services to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for autistic individuals.  

This post is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and innovative practitioner with a passion for delivering person-centred care, which is driven by the individuals whom we support.

We are looking for an exceptional Band 6 practitioner to join our caring and passionate team, who is keen to ensure the delivery of high quality specialist, bespoke services which are designed to meet individual need and preference.

The Specialist Autism Team adopts a multidisciplinary team approach to working which supports the evolutionary scope of the service. The MDT is made up of Occupational Therapists, Nurses (RMN & RLD), Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants & Clinical Psychologists. 

Through such an approach we are continually learning, developing and findings different ways of working in order to meet the needs and wishes of the individuals we work with. For this reason we have regular team development sessions and each team member plays a vital role in sharing knowledge and information.

We work as a tertiary service between the core hours of 9am until 5pm (Monday-Friday), with some flexibility required on occasion to meet individual need and preferences.

 

 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

The Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with autistic people and their families we have a strong commitment to public health, promotion of safeguarding and effective risk management through service development and training initiatives working within an enthusiastic and experienced team.

A Registered Professional, with up to date knowledge, of health policy and legislation applicable to autistic people. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential. An experienced clinician with proven skills in working with people who have complex health needs and challenging behaviour and autism, demonstrating practice is evidence based and innovative. 

 The post holder will be responsible for a team caseload and supervision of other practitioners (registered and unregistered), to provide strong clinical leadership and supervision within the Specialist Autism Team.

The post holder will work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 8pm by working a rotational shift pattern including weekend working to meet the needs of the team and the wider network

 

 

Working for our organisation

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT. 

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. 

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Core Professional Qualification and registered with the appropriate professional body (NMC or HCPC registered) 2 –3 years’ post-registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching/Mentorship post-registration qualification Degree in relevant subject

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of contemporary autism policy Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk Demonstrates reflective practice Demonstrates continuing professional development Knowledge of legal frameworks applicable to autistic people
Desirable criteria
  • An understanding of the role of Mental Health Services such as Home Treatment and Community Mental Health Teams

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to support autistic people on an individual and group basis. Working with individuals who present behaviours which may challenge services. Experience of working in community setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of project development. Experience of managing others Change management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gabriella Winthrop
Job title
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01282628274
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