Overview

In Telford/Shropshire we are proud to be at the front line of integrated multi-agency work with neurodiverse (ND) children and their families.

This exciting new role will give you the opportunity to be part of our work alongside a range of professionals with ND expertise.

You will develop positive relationships with colleagues in Education, children and their families to ensure we understand and meet the challenges they face when children have additional needs.

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If you are someone that is passionate about Neurodiversity and what the Team is setting out to achieve then we want to hear from you.

You will offer reviews to Young People who have a diagnosis of ADHD. Offer support to Young People and their families who are awaiting specialised assessment for ADHD and ASC. Support and deliver Group Workshops, and complete School Observations.

Please contact us to arrange any informal discussion or visit.

Main duties of the job

  • To be responsible for supporting the Neurodevelopmental pathway with an agreed caseload, as delegated by and under the supervision of clinical supervisor or Lead Clinician.
  • Use relevant tools to conduct assessments of focus behaviours, and record findings. Provide input to the analysis of findings, using evidence to identify the functions of behaviour, and share findings with wider stakeholders.
  • Provide input to the development of evidence-based interventions, containing proactive strategies to enhance quality of life, active and reactive strategies to manage situations effectively.
  • Continue to record and analyse behaviours of concern and monitor the outcomes of support plans, using data including quality of life indicators.
  • Support families, carers and other stakeholders to create consistent and supportive environments, with opportunities for informed choice, independence and the development of relationships
  • Support families, carers and other stakeholders to understand behaviours and their communicative functions.
  • Support families, carers and other stakeholders to understand the work undertaken by the Neurodevelopmental Team and identify the skills needed to develop the role.
  • To identify risks through the use of appropriate assessments and act immediately if the situation requires consultation with the clinical supervisor or Lead Clinician.

 

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

  • Supporting your career development and progression.
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme.
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
  • Options for flexible working.
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources.
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients.
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate.
  • Salary sacrifice car – fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates.
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k.
  • Free car parking at all trust sites.
  • Free flu vaccinations every year.
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one-off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria are met).

 

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding of child development and children and young people’s mental health needs.
  • Experience in communicating with and working with a range of professionals to ensure a joined-up approach.

 

Essential

Essential

  • Equivalent Experience General standard of education GCSE or equivalent – Including Mathematics and English.
  • Experience working with young people and families with ADHD or ASC in a paid or voluntary capacity.

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).

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