Neurodiversity Clinician

Job summary Followinga hugely successful Recruitment Open Day on 27th November, a rare opportunity has arisen within the within Neurodiversityservices.
This post would be perfect for someone with an interest in supportingservice users with neurodiverse conditions which are often found co-morbidly.
Youwill work as an autonomous practitioner providing needs-led clinical care andrequired to use skills of person-centred collaborative working; assessment, anddiagnosis; condition management and treatment.
TheAdult Neurodiversity services are provided jointly with CPG based at ValWaterhouse Centre, Grimsby.
Interviews will be on 10th December6-8pm - attendance required for full session, followed by a panel interview on18th December - time tbc.
Main duties of the job You will draw on your experience and knowledge andadminister needs-lead assessment, treatment and guidance, utilising evidencebased assessment tools to support your clinical judgement in the assessment ofadults with neurodiverse conditions.
You will work as part of a team to identifywhat support/ needs are required for individuals referred into AdultNeurodiversity services, whether that be a diagnostic assessment, or signpostpeople who may benefit more fromalternative/ appropriate services to meet their individual needs.
You may be required to build up a caseload of people who youwill prescribe medication for treatment, if this is identified (for example,ADHD).
You may also support them with accessing groups/ support groups, or otherNICE approved interventions offered.
You will be part of an MDT approach and support thetriage and screening of referrals, discussions relating to diagnosticassessments and treatment/prescribing of medication.
About us HelloWeare Navigo.
We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health andwell-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental healthservices to the NHS and beyond.Thewhole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for ourown family to use.Weoffer a range of mental health services, including acute and communityfacilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adultsinpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and anoutstanding specialist eating disorder facility.Rankedas one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companiestop 100 large company list.Asa social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have alsodeveloped income-generating commercially viable businesses that providetraining, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby GardenCentre.Workingat Navigo is not like working anywhere else.
Lots of places say that, but wereally mean it.Welike to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.Comeand Join us Pleasenote: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AIgenerated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that hasbeen automatically generated.Shouldyou require any assistance in completing this application due to a disabilityor other needs please contact Job description Job responsibilities MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:Extensive experience of working in partnership with serviceusers, carers and other agencies.Extensive experience in carrying out complex interventions,will demonstrate that these skills are maintained and shares those skills withother team members.
To respond to unpredictable situations of risk and managethese in a safe, professional and holistic manner using risk assessment andmanagement plansWill be highly skilled in all aspects of clinicalcommunication including the maintenance of accurate records Will be able to demonstrate excellent prioritisation anddelegation skills.
To demonstrate and apply a highly skilled level of clinicaland professional supervision.
(Utilisinga variety of techniques underpinned by a variety of models and experience).Will have evidence of continuous personal and professionaldevelopment and be actively involved in case load management supervision,clinical supervision and clinical audit within the team.Complete developmental history and interpret with the aid ofassessment tools for those referred for neurodiversity, following a needs-leadapproach but still in line with the National Standards and NICE guidelines.Manage and co-ordinate independently community-led clinicsand share with the Consultant Psychiatrist(s) the management of any medicationinterventions, to prescribe and adjust treatment appropriately working withinagreed protocols and guidelines.
Participate in administration and interpretation of specificassessment tools with assessments and communicate the results to theMultidisciplinary Team.Act as a specialist expert resource within the service inrespect of this service user group working autonomously to support families andother health care professionals.
Toattend various multiagency meetings to advice, write specialist reports andplan care, acting as a patients advocate when appropriate.Participate and lead complex MDT Clinics to assess,diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care forpeople with neurodiverse conditions.Explores and analyses evidence, cases and situations inclinical practice, enabling a high level of judgement and decision makingDelivers advanced practice which is evidence based withinserviceDemonstrates self-direction and originality in tackling andsolving problems and acts autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at aprofessional levelAssesses and manages riskDemonstrates ethical decision makingCarries out non-medical prescribing in line withlegislation, where competent to do so (if Non-medical prescribing qualificationis obtained)Creatively develops therapeutic interventions to improveservice user outcomesUtilizes a high level of communication skillInvolves service user/carer/stakeholder/organisational andpublic involvement in development of service and role where appropriate Actively involves service users and carers in providingfeedback of their experienceHas a high level of awareness of own values and beliefs andhow this impacts on practice objectivityPromotes and influences others to incorporate personcentred/values based care into practiceNegotiates care with service users and carers as an equalpartner.
Works in a positive and constructive way with difference anddiversity, incorporating the values, views and understanding of individualservice users and carers at the centre of everything we do to deliver care thatwe would be happy for our family and friends to receive in line with Navigo operational philosophy Assure and maintain oversight of pre-diagnostic assessmentschedules to enable the delivery of diagnosis for most people on most occasionswithin a multidisciplinary formulation process/meetingIdentify when to refer to relevant team for non-neurodiverseprimary problems identified in a timely mannerInterpret the results of multiple assessments andinvestigations within sphere of competence, to include, but not restricted to,blood results, ECGs, X-ray and CT results, in order to formulate a diagnosisand plan and deliver care in concordance with appropriate NICE GuidelinesMonitor physical health of service users on long term antipsychotic medications in line with NICE Guidelines and practice in linewith the appropriate shared care pathwaysIf appropriate, support the development of the Non-MedicalAdvanced Practitioner pathway and supervise junior staff as required.
Person Specification Knowledge Essential An excellent understanding of mental health conditions and services, including relevant legislation.
Knowledge and understanding of the assessment and management of service users in determining whether presentations may be because of neurodiverse conditions or other differential diagnosis.
Good knowledge of typical and disordered child development and the potential impact of neurodiversity on the emotional, intellectual and social development and ability to recognise co-morbidities and secondary behaviours.
Knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights and its importance.
Qualifications Essential Registered healthcare professional ( NMC or HCPC) Leadership qualification - or be able to demonstrate advanced leadership and management skills; motivation, team building, developing positive interpersonal relationships, negotiation, conflict resolution, problem solving, managing change Desirable Specific Training in Neurodiversity Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Masters Level or Post Graduate advanced clinical/professional qualification or be able to fully demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience Experience Essential Experience of working with Adults with a wide range of mental health or neurodiverse conditions.
Demonstrable experience of complete decision making and of leading complex case multi disciplinary meetings Previous demonstrable experience in managing highly complex cases Previous mentor or supervisory role and ability to demonstrate principles and values of clinical supervision Significant experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required Desirable Demonstrable and extensive understanding and knowledge of Neurodiverse, mental and physical health conditions across the age range Previous leadership roles or qualifications and responsibility for managerial supervision Have lead in complex situations and cases where adult / children safeguarding / use of the mental health act / use of the mental capacity act has been a feature.
Additional Criteria Essential Effective communicator with service users, relatives and all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team involved in primary and secondary care Ability to work in a calm and efficient manner in situations of significant workload with the ability to manage own caseload and effectively assess risk Ability to investigate clinical presentations using evidence-based tools and clinical judgement as part of An MDT Knowledge and understanding of cultural and equal opportunities issues.
Comprehensive understanding of Crisis/ Contingency and risk management planning Desirable Leadership and change management skills Demonstrable motivational skills within depth knowledge of change management and individual learning style