NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological Practitioner Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time Job share Flexible working 37.5 hours per week Job ref 395-KM026-25 Site Maidstone - Children and Young Persons Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) Town Maidstone/ Canterbury Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2025 23:59 Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. Job overview
We are looking for a Specialist Nurse/SALT/OT/ASW Psychological Practitioner to join the well established and Autism Assessment Team in North East London NHS Foundation Trust. The role primarily involves working with children and young people and their families and carers. This is a great opportunity to join our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team. Main duties of the job
The role primarily involves working with children and young people and their families and carers. Person specification
Qualifications
Experience
Substantial experience of working with CYP with complex mental health needs. Minimum 4 years post registration experience in acute and/or community setting Minimum of 2 years experience of working with children and young people who have complex health care needs and disabilities Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working Evidence of innovative and evidence-based practice CAMHS/CYPMHS Experience Skills
Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Proven ability to prioritise and manage a caseload (self & others) without supervision Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team The ability to provide effective clinical teaching/training to carers and staff who are not medically trained Ability to respond appropriately to children and young people in need and/or children at risk in accordance with local and national safeguarding guidance Knowledge
An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities Possess in-depth understanding of clinical, social and family situations. Able to work and assess holistically the child and family In-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adult procedures Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. Equal opportunities employer
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.
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