Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE SUMMARY:

The role is varied and fast paced. The post holder will identify, build, deliver and co-facilitate appropriate learning solutions to meet the skills and knowledge gaps of wide range of staff across Navigo. This will include planning and delivering resuscitation in accordance with RCUK/Qualsafe guidelines.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the development and implementation of a range of educational, training and development activities across all staff groups within Navigo.

To design and deliver specialist education and training, within an agreed portfolio, to a wide range of staff across Navigo, contributing to the delivery of Navigo's People and Organisational Development Strategies.

Deliver mandatory training programmes to the workforce.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Effective inter-personal skills and experience in a teaching environment
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Ability to demonstrate ethical values and attitudes within a culture of equality and diversity
• Ability to work as part of a Team
• Effective planning and organisational skills
• Effective project management skills
• Strong training, presentation and facilitation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation, drivers and their application to the relevant service/s area
• Full understanding/application of relevant professional practice/standards/audit within own professional area
• Ability to work with sensitive information and approach issues diplomatically
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative and judgement in decision making
• Advanced IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of project work that has impacted on practice and demonstrates a higher level of communication/planning/change that impacts within own area of work/responsibility
• Demonstrate awareness of professional practice standards across other disciplines and professions.

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification and up to date registration (e.g. Registered Nurse/MH/LD, Paramedic, Social Worker, AHP)
• Post graduate diploma, e.g. Certificate in Education or equivalent qualification or teaching/training/clinical experience in related work area, to demonstrate specialist level of practice together with relevant post graduate development modules
• Level 5 teaching qualification, Level 4 assessor qualification and level 4 IQA qualification or a willingness to study towards these, or equivalents

Experience

Essential

• Proven track record of delivering training to individuals/groups
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the professional area
• Evidence of development of professional practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
• Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
• Evidence of demonstrable post-qualification practice experience
• Experience of using Microsoft Office packages.

Desirable

• Development of specialist/advanced level of practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
• Leadership/management experience which has had a positive impact and created change within the service delivery/practice
• Professional networking locally

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Navigo House

Scartho Medical Centre

Grimsby

All Navigo sites

DN32 0QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide support, give time to service users within the unit and the community and thus promote recovery. To provide holistic care, taking into account psychosocial and physical healthcare needs of the service user group.

To assist Care Co-ordinator or key worker and service user to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans and undertake other assessments as required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with Mental Health problems
• An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/professional development

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III or Certificate in Community Mental Health, or a willingness to undertake this, or an equivalent level of experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for service users/ carers/staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility required to meet service needs
• Team Worker
• Positive attitude to change
• Access to transport

Desirable

• Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic IT knowledge

Desirable

• A basic knowledge/understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Use of SystmOne

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

The Gardens

Second Ave

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide support, give time to service users within the unit and the community and thus promote recovery. To provide holistic care, taking into account psychosocial and physical healthcare needs of the service user group.

To assist Care Co-ordinator or key worker and service user to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual care plans and undertake other assessments as required.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to respond to the individual rights/needs/opinions of service users
• Ability to maintain a safe environment for service users/ carers/staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexibility required to meet service needs
• Team Worker
• Positive attitude to change
• Access to transport

Desirable

• Evidence of a commitment to user/carer involvement

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level III or Certificate in Community Mental Health, or a willingness to undertake this, or an equivalent level of experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with Mental Health problems
• An interest in and commitment to on-going personal/professional development

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic IT knowledge

Desirable

• A basic knowledge/understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Use of SystmOne

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

The Gardens

Second Ave

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

To act as care co-ordinator / lead professional within the memory diagnostic process for service-users in North East Lincolnshire. This involves being responsible for assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating care plans using a person-centred approach.

As a member of a community mental health and memory service multi-disciplinary team, be involved in liaising and effectively communicating with all relevant parties including GPs and carers.

To promote, innovate and create ways of working with service-users who have acute, complex and longer term mental health problems.

Use communication skills to conduct assessments of service-users and communicate complex information related to their mental health needs, to service-users, carers, relatives and other professionals.

Effectively communicate complex and/or sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding. This includes communication concerning adult protection, abuse, cognitive impairment and other risks surrounding a service-users mental health. Barriers to understanding include: working with service-users who could be hostile or highly emotional, who have complex needs and may be vulnerable.

Maintain and develop effective communication and working relationships within the team and with external agencies.

Promote and implement creative ways of working with service-users.

Instigate, develop and maintain a relationship with the client and / or carer to facilitate the accurate assessment and delivery of care.

Manage highly confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.

Act as care co-ordinator and named worker responsible for specialist assessment, reviewing and on-going care.

The post-holder will hold current registration on part 3 or 13 of the NMC register or hold a Registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Nursing (RMN) certificate.

Have post registration experience and / or training, relating to older people and mental health and apply this knowledge when delivering care to service-users.

Provide advice and support to other agencies around issues relating to mental health.

Under supervision make decisions about the range of options for treatment and care plans based on judgement of service-users need.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of both service users and carers in line with team operational policies.

Plan and co-ordinate care plan review meetings with colleagues in the team and with staff in other teams and agencies, ensuring that review meetings take place at the appropriate time.

Co-ordinate transfer or referral of service-users to other teams or services where required.

Under supervision, prioritise, plan and co-ordinate own workload and activities in line with the changing needs of the team and service. This includes planning and monitoring client medication needs, making appointments for service-users, conducting assessments, managing emergencies and enquiries, responding to crisis work within individual caseload, ensuring patient records are up to date and supporting colleagues on a daily basis.

Have the ability to work independently and to be able to resolve complex professional problems using supervision appropriately.

Crisis response to other staffs service-users, in the event of key workers absence and delegation from manager.

Participate in caseload management and ensure relevant information is available for this to take place.

Be trained in control and restraint and breakaway techniques and undertake regular updates.

Develop programmes of care for service-users and act as care co-ordinator for service-users, ensuring links with Adult Social Care.

Assess and review service-users clinical risk management plan using the DICES risk assessment.

Assess care needs of service-users and carers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.

Provide specialist clinical advice to service-users, their carers, relatives and other professionals on needs relating their difficulties and mental health. This includes a range of health education and advice.

Initiate individual carer support where required. Set objectives, monitor and audit effectiveness.

Participate in clinical governance activities.

Adhere to all Navigo policies and legislation relating to the role.

Contribute to the evaluation and development of the service.

Comment on policies, procedures and developments where required.

Propose improvements and changes to own work area and critically explore new ways of working where required.

Use equipment and resources in a careful and responsible manner.

Respect the resources within the restraints of the team budget.

Participate in Navigo clinical supervision strategy.

Provide clinical supervision for junior colleagues.

Act as a mentor for students and assist other members of the team in supervising and teaching their students.

Assist in induction of new staff.

Participate in PDR, identify own developmental needs and maintain professional portfolio. In addition, participate in PDR with junior colleagues where required.

Accurately document episodes and information relating to client care in patient notes, using agreed methods of documentation. This will be done in accordance with Navigo policies, professional guidelines and data protection legislation.

Record personally generated information as required by the team or service, as directed by the Clinical team leaders / Team Manager.

Provide oral / written clinical reports as required.

Manage highly confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.

Participate in surveys or audits or research in relation to own work, as required by the team or service.

Be aware of up to date relevant published research, benchmarking and innovative practice in other areas and ensure own practice is evidence based.

Deliver care for service-users and carers, working within professional codes of practice, organisational policies, local protocols and national legislation.

Have the ability to work independently, with peer support and supervision where required, to deliver care for service-users / carers and resolve complex professional problems.

Work in a clinic / office based environment.

Regularly drive to visit service-users in their own homes or in a community setting (provision to make reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act applies).

Concentration is frequently required in order to carry out client assessments and write up patient episodes in notes on the majority of working days.

Work is carried out in an unpredictable environment. This includes, for example, working with service-users who display unpredictable behaviour, responding to emergency telephone calls, responding to immediate risks to service-users and others, and to deal changes and queries from service-users carers and other professionals and agencies.

Work directly with difficult family situations and circumstances. For example, communication with service-users, families and other agencies around receiving a diagnosis of dementia, adult protection, suicide and overdose, and other mental health issues.

Work with service-users who display challenging and potentially verbally and / or physically aggressive behaviour.

16. Working conditions

Some exposure to unpleasant working condition, much of the work is carried out in the community

Report actual or potential problems that may put health, safety and security at risk. Report all adverse incidents as per Navigo incident reporting policy.

Report all incidents of bullying or harassment, as per the Navigo Bullying and Harassment policy.

To undertake any other tasks or duties associated with the post, appropriate to the level of responsibility, and as directed by line manager.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Have post registration experience and / or training, relating to older people and mental health and apply this knowledge when delivering care to service-users.

Experience

Essential

• Previous Mental Health Practitioner experience.

Qualifications

Essential

• The post-holder will hold current registration on part 3 or 13 of the NMC register or hold a Registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Nursing (RMN) certificate.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

The Cedars

Second Ave

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as a first point of contact for people accessing services through the Single Point of Access and Harrison House Mental Health Hub, responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries in a welcoming, professional and compassionate manner.

Gather, record and communicate accurate information, maintaining clear and timely electronic records in line with service and information governance requirements.

Process referrals and direct enquiries to the appropriate team or service using agreed pathways and procedures.

Provide non-clinical information, advice and signposting to service users, carers and professionals within the boundaries of the role.

Respond sensitively to people who may be distressed, anxious or vulnerable, seeking clinical advice and support when required.

Recognise and promptly escalate concerns relating to risk, safeguarding, vulnerability, deterioration or emergency situations in line with procedures.

Support individuals to access appropriate services, resources and support networks, including community and third-sector services.

Support reception duties, including welcoming visitors, managing the waiting area and helping to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Work closely with clinicians and other colleagues to support timely access to care and the effective flow of people through the service.

Contribute to handovers, service coordination and multidisciplinary communication, ensuring relevant information is shared promptly and appropriately.

Support the safe and efficient operation of the 24-hour, seven-day service, including cross-cover to Crisis, Home Treatment, Hospital Liaison and other directorate services when required.

Undertake administrative duties associated with referrals, waiting lists, records and service activity, ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with safeguarding, information governance, data protection, risk management and emergency response procedures.

Participate in supervision, team meetings, mandatory training and personal development activities, maintaining the knowledge and skills required for the role.

Work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team, prioritising workload effectively within a busy and fast-paced environment and contributing to a positive service-user experience.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people experiencing mental health difficulties, emotional distress or vulnerability.
• Experience of supporting vulnerable adults, service users or patients.
• Experience of communicating sensitively and professionally with people who may be distressed, anxious or upset.
• Experience of working in a customer-facing, reception, administrative, call-handling, health or social care environment.
• Experience of gathering, recording and communicating accurate information and maintaining clear records.
• Experience of using IT systems, including electronic records/databases and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience of recognising concerns, working within role boundaries and escalating appropriately to more senior or clinical staff.
• Experience of prioritising workload and working effectively within a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Experience of working both independently within defined responsibilities and collaboratively as part of a team.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to contribute to a 24/7 staffing rota
• Ability and willingness to contribute to Crisis Home Treatment Team and Hospital Liaison Team

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures relating to adults and children.
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements.
• Knowledge of common mental health conditions and the impact they may have on individuals, carers and families.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
• Understanding of risk awareness, including the importance of recognising concerns and escalating these promptly to an appropriate clinician.
• Understanding of recovery-focused and person-centred approaches to care.
• Understanding of the roles of health, social care, community and voluntary-sector services in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
• Understanding of professional boundaries and when to seek advice or support from a clinician.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, Business Administration, Customer Service or an equivalent qualification/level of relevant experience.
• Care Certificate, or willingness to complete this within an agreed timeframe following appointment.

Desirable

• IT/computing qualification at Level 3 or above

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Harrison House

Any other Navigo Site - The Community

Grimsby

DN32 9RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To act as care co-ordinator / lead professional within the memory diagnostic process for service-users in North East Lincolnshire. This involves being responsible for assessment, developing, implementing and evaluating care plans using a person-centred approach.

As a member of a community mental health and memory service multi-disciplinary team, be involved in liaising and effectively communicating with all relevant parties including GPs and carers.

To promote, innovate and create ways of working with service-users who have acute, complex and longer term mental health problems.

Use communication skills to conduct assessments of service-users and communicate complex information related to their mental health needs, to service-users, carers, relatives and other professionals.

Effectively communicate complex and/or sensitive information where there are barriers to understanding. This includes communication concerning adult protection, abuse, cognitive impairment and other risks surrounding a service-users mental health. Barriers to understanding include: working with service-users who could be hostile or highly emotional, who have complex needs and may be vulnerable.

Maintain and develop effective communication and working relationships within the team and with external agencies.

Promote and implement creative ways of working with service-users.

Instigate, develop and maintain a relationship with the client and / or carer to facilitate the accurate assessment and delivery of care.

Manage highly confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.

Act as care co-ordinator and named worker responsible for specialist assessment, reviewing and on-going care.

The post-holder will hold current registration on part 3 or 13 of the NMC register or hold a Registered Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Nursing (RMN) certificate.

Have post registration experience and / or training, relating to older people and mental health and apply this knowledge when delivering care to service-users.

Provide advice and support to other agencies around issues relating to mental health.

Under supervision make decisions about the range of options for treatment and care plans based on judgement of service-users need.

Conduct comprehensive assessments of both service users and carers in line with team operational policies.

Plan and co-ordinate care plan review meetings with colleagues in the team and with staff in other teams and agencies, ensuring that review meetings take place at the appropriate time.

Co-ordinate transfer or referral of service-users to other teams or services where required.

Under supervision, prioritise, plan and co-ordinate own workload and activities in line with the changing needs of the team and service. This includes planning and monitoring client medication needs, making appointments for service-users, conducting assessments, managing emergencies and enquiries, responding to crisis work within individual caseload, ensuring patient records are up to date and supporting colleagues on a daily basis.

Have the ability to work independently and to be able to resolve complex professional problems using supervision appropriately.

Crisis response to other staffs service-users, in the event of key workers absence and delegation from manager.

Participate in caseload management and ensure relevant information is available for this to take place.

Be trained in control and restraint and breakaway techniques and undertake regular updates.

Develop programmes of care for service-users and act as care co-ordinator for service-users, ensuring links with Adult Social Care.

Assess and review service-users clinical risk management plan using the DICES risk assessment.

Assess care needs of service-users and carers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.

Provide specialist clinical advice to service-users, their carers, relatives and other professionals on needs relating their difficulties and mental health. This includes a range of health education and advice.

Initiate individual carer support where required. Set objectives, monitor and audit effectiveness.

Participate in clinical governance activities.

Adhere to all Navigo policies and legislation relating to the role.

Contribute to the evaluation and development of the service.

Comment on policies, procedures and developments where required.

Propose improvements and changes to own work area and critically explore new ways of working where required.

Use equipment and resources in a careful and responsible manner.

Respect the resources within the restraints of the team budget.

Participate in Navigo clinical supervision strategy.

Provide clinical supervision for junior colleagues.

Act as a mentor for students and assist other members of the team in supervising and teaching their students.

Assist in induction of new staff.

Participate in PDR, identify own developmental needs and maintain professional portfolio. In addition, participate in PDR with junior colleagues where required.

Accurately document episodes and information relating to client care in patient notes, using agreed methods of documentation. This will be done in accordance with Navigo policies, professional guidelines and data protection legislation.

Record personally generated information as required by the team or service, as directed by the Clinical team leaders / Team Manager.

Provide oral / written clinical reports as required.

Manage highly confidential information in respect of members of the public in accordance with local and national policy.

Participate in surveys or audits or research in relation to own work, as required by the team or service.

Be aware of up to date relevant published research, benchmarking and innovative practice in other areas and ensure own practice is evidence based.

Deliver care for service-users and carers, working within professional codes of practice, organisational policies, local protocols and national legislation.

Have the ability to work independently, with peer support and supervision where required, to deliver care for service-users / carers and resolve complex professional problems.

Work in a clinic / office based environment.

Regularly drive to visit service-users in their own homes or in a community setting (provision to make reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act applies).

Concentration is frequently required in order to carry out client assessments and write up patient episodes in notes on the majority of working days.

Work is carried out in an unpredictable environment. This includes, for example, working with service-users who display unpredictable behaviour, responding to emergency telephone calls, responding to immediate risks to service-users and others, and to deal changes and queries from service-users carers and other professionals and agencies.

Work directly with difficult family situations and circumstances. For example, communication with service-users, families and other agencies around receiving a diagnosis of dementia, adult protection, suicide and overdose, and other mental health issues.

Work with service-users who display challenging and potentially verbally and / or physically aggressive behaviour.

Some exposure to unpleasant working condition, much of the work is carried out in the community

Report actual or potential problems that may put health, safety and security at risk. Report all adverse incidents as per Navigo incident reporting policy.

Report all incidents of bullying or harassment, as per the Navigo Bullying and Harassment policy.

To undertake any other tasks or duties associated with the post, appropriate to the level of responsibility, and as directed by line manager.

Person Specification

Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Takes responsibility for own personal development.
• Evidence of engaging in learning activities and professional development.
• Evidence of communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with a range of people on a range of matters in a form that is appropriate to them and the situation.
• Commitment to ethos of MDT working.
• Evidence of ability to work within a team.
• Evidence of ability to keep confidentiality.
• Evidence of an interest and enthusiasm for working with this client group.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with older people.
• Experience of working within a CPA framework/ Memory diagnostic.
• Experience of liaising with other teams or services, for example GPs, voluntary sector services.

Desirable

• Involvement in innovative nursing/social work practice.
• Worked as key-worker/care co-ordinator or equivalent.
• Experience of taking part in recruitment and selection processes.
• Experience of care management role within CMHMS

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans.
• Evidence of knowledge of current professional issues.
• Relevant professional Mental Health legislation/guidance. Basic theoretical concepts in nursing/social work.
• NICE guidelines, NSF, Clinical Governance.

Desirable

• Awareness of current research in the field.
• Knowledge of Person Centred Care
• Knowledge of audit process.
• Knowledge of PSI and CBT.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current Registration on part 3 or 13 of NMC register.
• Occupational Therapist or Social Worker currently registered.

Desirable

• Have undertaken other relevant training and courses relevant to the post.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

The Cedars

Second Ave

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidate will use their experience, skills and knowledge to lead on neurodevelopmental assessments, which includes AD/HD and ASD with children and young people, and their families/carers. They will have experience of working autonomously and as part of a team within their professional guidelines as well as liaising closely with other professionals, which includes, parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals.

The candidate will provide specialist neurodevelopmental advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to the child/young persons formulation, diagnosis and treatment. The candidate will have experience of supervising other staff including staff from different disciplines, they will contribute to service development and service evaluation.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• knowledge of and experience of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Specialist knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to client group and settings, and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits underpinned by evidence based practice.
• Knowledge of and experience of child protection and safeguarding issues and procedures.
• Knowledge for interpretative assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working with key professionals in health, education, and social services.
• Experience of delivering clinical supervision and the ability to engage others in reflective practice.
• A working knowledge of relevant procedures and legal frameworks and to demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice, including: Safeguarding Children, Code of Practice, Information Governance and other legal frameworks.
• Knowledge of methods of involving service users in improving client care.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Demonstratable experience of research and project design for the development of service provision and outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant child protection, safeguarding and mental health legislation and its implications for clinical practice when working with children, young people and their families/carers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Good organisational, time management, and IT skills
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills.
• Well developed concentration skills.
• Ability to fulfil travel commitments of community work independently.

Desirable

• Experience of line managing psychology staff and/or other professionals
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
• Record of having published in either peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
• Registered member of the HCPC.
• Experience related to working with children, young people and their families and carers.

Desirable

• Trained in assessment tools relevant to this post (e.g. ADOS, WISC, Connors, SNAP).
• Post graduate training related to neurodevelopmental differences.
• Clinical supervision training to be undergoing supervisors training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and families where there are developmental or neurodevelopmental concerns.
• Experience of working with children and young people from pre-school age to school leaving age.
• Experience of working with children who have experienced adverse events
• Experience of using a range of specialist psychology assessment skills which include:
• Use of psychometric assessments attention/ intelligence, memory, reading, social functioning; executive functioning.
• Use of behavioural assessments.
• Use of observational methods of assessment.
• Assessment by interviewing.
• Assessment by analysis of archive material.
• Experience/Knowledge of related conditions and life experiences e.g. AD/HD Intellectual Disability, Dyspraxia, developmental trauma and attachment
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency settings.
• Experience of working in the community.
• Experience of working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and special needs from mild to extensive difficulties including learning difficulties; physical difficulties; chronic and acute health problems.
• Experience of working with autistic children and young people.
• Experience of providing supervision to other professionals who work with children and young people and their carers and families.
• Experience of providing consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching/training to professionals and parents/carers.
• Experience of audit or service evaluation.

Desirable

• Experience of conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments in children and young people.
• Experience of providing specialist neurodevelopmental advice to parents/carers and staff concerning the care/or therapeutic provision for children and young people.
• Experience of working closely with local agencies (e.g. Paediatrics, Education, Local Authority).
• Experience of being involved in service development and contributing to policy planning.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Navigo Health and Social Care CIC

Address

Freshney Green Medical Centre

Sorrel Road

Grimsby

DN34 4GB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://navigocare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)