Assistant Practitioner
Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (To cover 12 month secondment) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 373-CYP1316-A RR Site
Elm House
Town Macclesfield Salary £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
Supporting children and young people to undergo their ADHD assessment appointment. To make observations of the children/young people and identify ADHD symptomatic behaviours. To record and make reports accurately to support the ADHD specialist nurses and consultants in coming to a diagnostic decision. To consult with education providers to collate relevant information. To consult with all professionals involved. To attend relevant MDT meetings and access further training. Main duties of the job
Supporting children and young people to undergo their ADHD assessment appointment. To make observations of the children/young people and identify ADHD symptomatic behaviours. To record and make reports accurately to support the ADHD specialist nurses and consultants in coming to a diagnostic decision. To consult with education providers to collate relevant information. To consult with all professionals involved. To attend relevant MDT meetings and access further training. 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. Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone and promoting equality and diversity. We offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. 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 and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. 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. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ 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. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
Knowledge of child-related legislation Ability to write, implement and evaluate Treatment plans. Knowledge of Child Protection workings and practice Desirable criteria
Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches, e.g. cognitive behaviour therapy. Knowledge of mental health issues. Experience
Essential criteria
Experience of working with adolescents. Experience of working in a team setting. Desirable criteria
Experience of working within settings relevant to adolescents with additional needs including mental health needs. Experience of working with healthcare professionals / previous experience in the NHS. Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment. Applicant requirements 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. Further details / informal visits contact Name
Amanda Warren
Job title Clinical co-ordinator Email address amanda.warren5@nhs.net Telephone number 07780528182
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