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Lead Nurse Specialist Autism Team
2 months ago
Lead Nurse Specialist Autism Team
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main areaSpecialist Autism / Adults / Mental HealthGradeNHS AfC: Band 6ContractPermanentHoursPart time - hours per week (You may be expected to work outside of these hours if there is a crisis or emergency situation you are already supporting.)Job ref-SPE-7- SiteDerbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustTownLondon Road, DerbySalary£, - £, pa, pro-rataSalary periodYearlyClosing//4 :Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Job overview
We are a diverse, multi-disciplinary team working across both North and South Derbyshire, supporting adults with autism who are at risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission. Our aim is to provide the right support and care to autistic individuals in the community to prevent hospital admissions.
As the Lead Nurse, you will be part of a fast-paced working environment, contributing to assessments, planning, and delivering bespoke person-centred care. You will represent the Specialist Autism Team (SAT) when emergency meetings are called to discuss plans for individuals who may be in crisis.
You will have experience supporting autistic individuals who have been inpatients at a mental health hospital, ensuring they receive appropriate advice and support to prevent further hospital admissions. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), coordinating and leading the Specialist Autism Team's pathway into the community.
You will be confident in forming the team's duty rota, taking the lead on duty calls as they come into the team. You will have knowledge of how community teams support autistic individuals, be able to refer to other services, and be involved in the initial assessment process for referrals coming into the service.
Main duties of the job
You will complete assessments individually, and support assessments completed by a clinician within the Specialist Autism Team and be actively involved in the delivery of direct patient care. You will provide individual and patient centred holistic care.
You will support the patient’s physical, psychological, emotional and autistic needs. You will have knowledge of safeguarding adults and have worked delivering care that promotes independence and well-being.
You will be an excellent communicator with adults with Autism who may be experiencing a crisis. You will be calm under pressure, work effectively alongside colleagues performing delegated responsibilities.
You will be expected to travel to both North and South Derbyshire sometimes at short notice, so a car is essential. You will provide support to people with Autism in the community at their place of residence, which could include residential placements & temporary accommodation.
You will work alongside the Hospital InReach team, Crisis Team, CMHT, Social Care colleagues and with our Short Term Intervention Team colleagues. You will form part of the joined up working essential to ensure safe and successful re-introduction back into community after a hospital admission.
Working for our organisation
When you work in the Specialist Autism Team you will find a warm welcome and a supportive and nurturing environment. We may find ourselves in challenging and sometimes very distressing situations, but we pride ourselves on ensuring the health and wellbeing of the staff team remain high on our agenda.
You will receive appropriate training and have opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills over time, so that you become proficient in your role within SAT.
The Lead Nurse role is an essential and very valued position. You will contribute, alongside your Lead Nurse colleagues, in the improvements in the care we deliver and the way it is delivered .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You have a key role in the development of the service and will contribute to team outcomes. Team development will run alongside your patient contact.
You will supervise less senior colleagues, ensuring delegated work is completed promptly.
You will be calm under pressure and have a positive approach to problem solving.
On-call may be a requirement in the future for this post
You will work as an effective member of SAT. You will organise own caseload, undertake specialist interventions with clients following assessment findings. You will have a good understanding of how to support Autistic people in situations that they find difficult and challenging and be an advocate for them.
You will demonstrate a high level of clinical problem solving and be able to communite effectively with people with varied and complex needs, carrying out risk assessments and ensuring that information is cascaded to other team members.
You will be able to work independantly and manage your own diary, however, you will also be expected to contribute to the duty rota system alongside your colleagues.
You will liaise and negotiate with other agencies, service users, carers and professionals when planning and evaluating care for individual clients whilst following data protection act and Caldicott principles.
You will ensure appropriate referrals to other agencies are made and chair and participate in a variety of meetings relevant to individuals, team developments and service developments.
You will model and teach packages of care/support on an individualised basis supporting and teaching other colleagues. You may also be asked to participate in the delivery of training to families, other agencies and at Autism events in the future.
You will work alongside the Hospital InReach team, Crisis Team, CMHT, Social Care colleagues and with our Short Term Intervention Team colleagues in often high risk / highly stressful circumstances. You will have the skills to work effectively under such pressures and be able to act appropriately to support the autistic person, your colleagues and to manage your own well being.
You will have knowledge of how mental health and Autism affect people, and support individuals who experience a range of mental health problems and challenges with their Autism. You will have good knowledge of how services work together and manage and coordinate your team to ensure that positive outcomes are achieved, some of these will be working directly with the autistic person post discharge from hospital if they have a date to leave pending.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
RNLD / RMN / RNMH Post qualification experience Have worked with people with Autism / have good knowledge of Autism Evidence of continued professional development Teaching and mentorship skills
Desirable criteria
Leadership Skills Mentoring students / standards for student supervisions
Skills
Essential criteria
Excellent communication skills Provide evidence that the applicant has understanding of Autism and mental health. Positive behavioural understanding and functional assessment skills
Desirable criteria
Have an understanding and previous knowledge of System one electronic Patient records Have sufficient skills to be able to lead on individual cases and coordinating their support whilst in the service.
Further details / informal visits contact
NameVicki CookeJob titleClinical Operational ManagerEmail numberAdditional informationIan Watkiss - Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Lead
Approved Clinician in Training
Specialist Autism Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Address Recruitment TeamDerbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
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