Main duties of the job
To provide specialist clinical support as part of the multidisciplinary Camden MOSAIC Services, primarily within Camden Child Development team (CDT) and/or Social Communication Assessment Service (SCAS). To provide a highly specialist service to children/young people who may have neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on diagnostic assessment. To support in the development of training packages for school staff/parents/other professionals, in order for them to identify concerns regarding the child/young person's needs and implement therapy advice effectively. To prioritise the safeguarding of vulnerable children/young people at all times. To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators, maintaining Target Activity Levels and demonstrating impact regarding quality and outcomes. To contribute to quality governance, audits, and projects for the team/service. To be responsible for the supervision and line management of identified team members as required. To support the Clinical Coordinator of Speech and Language Therapy in Camden MOSAIC with service development.
About us
MOSAIC is a multidisciplinary organisation based at Kentish Town Health Centre, supporting children and young people aged 0-18 with a disability, and their families. The service includes the Child Development Team (CDT), Social and Communication Assessment Service (SCAS), Single Point of Referral (SPOR), delivery of post-diagnostic parent programmes, a Feeding Clinic, the Down Syndrome Pathway, and the Sleep Service.
MOSAIC is a CNWL Service. There's a place for you at CNWL. We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
This post holder will be required to work across sites in Camden.
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top quality care
depends on our ability to employ the best people.
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With a
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range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical To provide specialist clinical support as part of the multidisciplinary Camden MOSAIC Services, primarily within Camden Child Development team (CDT) and/or Social Communication Assessment Service (SCAS). To provide a specialist service to children/young people with suspected neurodevelopmental disorders, with a focus on diagnostic assessment.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Recognised professional degree qualification such as Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy or equivalent (minimum of 2:2 or equivalent). Registered member of an appropriate regulatory body such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Desirable
Honours degree or equivalent. Some additional training relevant to the post. Attendance at relevant special interest group/clinical excellence group. Registered member of appropriate professional body such as the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists or British Psychological Society.
Previous experience
Essential
Appropriate experience of working in a professional role with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism or ADHD. Appropriate experience of working as part of MDT teams for children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Experience of working with children and young people with physical, learning, and multi-sensory needs. Experience of delivering a range of training. Experience of contributing to projects to improve/develop services. Experience of supervising students.
Desirable
Experience of leading appraisals and supervision for less experienced/junior staff. Experience of working with children with acquired brain injury. Experience of leadership tasks.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
Specialist knowledge of assessment tools, and experience of using them relevant to profession/specialist area. Specialist knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to specialist area). Specialist knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches and experience of using them. Sound knowledge of the principles of clinical governance including patient safety, quality, clinical audit, and patient experience. Experience of engaging in clinical audit. Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals across agencies. Good knowledge of standards of record keeping. Sound knowledge and experience of implementing SEND reforms including outcome-focused EHCP assessment.
Desirable
Experience of using SystmOne as the electronic record. Experience of leading clinical audits. Trained in The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).
Attitudes, aptitudes, and personal characteristics
Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children/young people, and their families. Excellent empathy skills. Evidence of being a proactive and supportive team member. Good negotiation and problem-solving skills. Good analytical and reflection skills. Well-developed concentration skills. Good presentation skills both written and verbal. Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Good IT skills.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kentish Town Health Centre
London
NW5 2BX
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