Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you an experienced clinician who enjoys working with children and young people? Do you want to be involved in an excellent example of collaborative working? We are looking for an experienced colleague who has experience of supporting children with autism diagnosis, including skills around ADOS assessment.
As an Autism Diagnostic Clinician, you will be responsible for the provision of a qualified SALT Autism assessment service for children aged 0-16 referred to the Community Paediatric team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will work collaboratively with the Community Paediatricians and the Diagnostic pathway navigators to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to ASC diagnosis. Our team currently completes standardised assessments to contribute directly to the diagnosis of ASC and works directly with the community paediatricians in MDT meetings to discuss cases and meet NICE guidance. This role will also have a leadership element, which will include supervision and coordination of the team, triage, and extensive opportunities to contribute to service development. You will be employed by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and receive peer support from our excellent Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in CCICP. Our existing therapists will provide excellent peer support and offer a significant amount of experience in this area, ensuring personal and professional development.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of assessment and diagnostic service for children with social communication difficulties/autistic spectrum disorders.
To contribute to the development of appropriate diagnostic assessment protocols for the ASD service.
Experience in using the ADOS or other play-based assessments as part of multidisciplinary diagnosis is desirable.
To work autonomously as a highly specialist clinician providing specialist assessments for children with diverse needs and varying presentations.
To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for clients with delays and disorders of social communication and autistic spectrum disorders.
To make appropriate and evidence-based recommendations for children and their families.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of children under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.
To provide comprehensive feedback to children, families, and professionals.
To prepare comprehensive assessment reports detailing formulation, recommendations, and diagnostic evidence that would contribute to the multiagency assessment process.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognized nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognized nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities for this role are all located within the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registration
Relevant professional degree
Postgraduate Qualifications appropriate to ASC Diagnosis
Desirable
Student mentor
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children with Autism
Experience of community-based working
Experience of MDT working
Previous experience of ASD Assessment strategies
Desirable
Completion of ADOS assessments
Skills Essential
Evidence of excellent communication skills
IT Skills
Liaison with members of MDT
Autism assessment skills
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.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Weaverham Clinic
Church Lane
Weaverham
CW8 3NN
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/
Community Operational Manager - Paediatrics
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum
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As an Autism Diagnostic Clinician, you will be responsible for the provision of a qualified SALT Autism assessment service for children aged 0-16 referred to the Community Paediatric team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will work collaboratively with the Community Paediatricians and the Diagnostic pathway navigators to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to ASC diagnosis. Our team currently completes standardised assessments to contribute directly to the diagnosis of ASC and works directly with the community paediatricians in MDT meetings to discuss cases and meet NICE guidance. This role will also have a leadership element, which will include supervision and coordination of the team, triage, and extensive opportunities to contribute to service development. You will be employed by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and receive peer support from our excellent Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in CCICP. Our existing therapists will provide excellent peer support and offer a significant amount of experience in this area, ensuring personal and professional development.
Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of assessment and diagnostic service for children with social communication difficulties/autistic spectrum disorders.
To contribute to the development of appropriate diagnostic assessment protocols for the ASD service.
Experience in using the ADOS or other play-based assessments as part of multidisciplinary diagnosis is desirable.
To work autonomously as a highly specialist clinician providing specialist assessments for children with diverse needs and varying presentations.
To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for clients with delays and disorders of social communication and autistic spectrum disorders.
To make appropriate and evidence-based recommendations for children and their families.
To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation, and treatment plans of children under their care and to monitor progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.
To provide comprehensive feedback to children, families, and professionals.
To prepare comprehensive assessment reports detailing formulation, recommendations, and diagnostic evidence that would contribute to the multiagency assessment process.
About us Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognized nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognized nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description Job responsibilities The main responsibilities for this role are all located within the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registration
Relevant professional degree
Postgraduate Qualifications appropriate to ASC Diagnosis
Desirable
Student mentor
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children with Autism
Experience of community-based working
Experience of MDT working
Previous experience of ASD Assessment strategies
Desirable
Completion of ADOS assessments
Skills Essential
Evidence of excellent communication skills
IT Skills
Liaison with members of MDT
Autism assessment skills
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.
UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details Employer name Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Weaverham Clinic
Church Lane
Weaverham
CW8 3NN
Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/
Community Operational Manager - Paediatrics
£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata per annum
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