Job summary
- Main area
- Autism Pathway Practitioner – Development post
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 373-CYP1235
- Employer
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Base options are Macclesfield/Chester & Ellesmere Port
- Town
- Macclesfield
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Autism Pathway Practitioner – Development post
Band 6
Job overview
*We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000*
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with CWP. T&C's apply please see attached document.
Due to investment into autism diagnostic assessment services in Cheshire, we are delighted to be able to offer a band 6 to band 7 development opportunity (start point depending on experience).
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and dynamic SALT, OT, Social Worker, or Specialist Nurse, to develop knowledge, skills and experience of autism. Working within our CAMHS autism diagnostic assessment team, you will join an established team of advanced specialist autism practitioners. A programme of formal and informal training and support will be available – including an Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) training course. You will need prior experience of working with autistic young people and their families, and enthusiasm for learning more about differential diagnostic assessment. You will be working as part of a team who are committed to improving the long-term outcomes for autistic young people and their families.
Part-time and secondment requests will be welcomed and considered.
CWP hosts CANDDID, the Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, which carries out research education and training including a post-graduate course in neuro-developmental differences, and it holds an annual international conference.
Main duties of the job
In line with our CWP Autism Strategy you will be working with others to identify the strengths as well as the needs of each young person; supporting them to understand the diagnostic outcome and what it means for them. You will also be working with the local autism community hub. CWP are dedicated to working in partnership to ensure that the unique profile of each person is understood, and support is tailored. Autistic young people will be working with the team to find the best person for this post. You will have an opportunity to meet with at least two autistic young people during the informal part of the interview process.
You will be working with the young person, their family and other agencies to identify each individual profile and to explore whether the autism diagnostic criteria has been met. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team across organisations. After the diagnostic review has taken place, you will be offering feedback which is focused on understanding, and next steps towards achieving each individual’s own aspirations in life. You will be supported to agree a working pattern that suits you as well as the service. A flexible mix of face-to-face clinics and remote working can be established. This allows the best possible service for families and the best possible work-life balance for members of the team.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A ‘Guide to completing your application form’ can be accessed on the bottom of this page under the job description, or via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse / Registered with Heath Care Professionals Council (HCPC) in a discipline relevant to the service
- Degree in health care field or equivalent experience in the health care field
Desirable criteria
- Training in the use of specialist diagnostic assessment tools related to neuro-developmental difference
- Enthusiasm to attend masters level postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist area
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Post registration knowledge that is relevant to the specialist area
- Ability to assess / plan / evaluate care to young people and families
- Support families in crisis
- Demonstrate excellent record keeping
- Demonstrate ability to chair meetings and contribute to team discussions
- Ability to deliver training to other professionals and services
- Knowledge of national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
- Working knowledge of child protection issues
Desirable criteria
- Experience with quality initiatives
- Ability to manage conflict situations to an amicable resolution
- Confidence / experience in managing potentially challenging situations
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience of working with autistic individuals
- Direct experience of working with people with complex needs (i.e. co-existing differences and difficulties)
- Experience of undertaking projects
Desirable criteria
- Experience of teaching and mentoring others
- Experience of working with autistic children and young people in a variety of mental health services
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Warrren
- Job title
- Team Co-ordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07780 528182
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