Job overview

We are a creative, forward thinking, passionate service supporting children and young people with neurodisability and their families across all pathways. This is a full-time role, on permanent contract. If you are motivated and enthusiastic to work in CAMHS in the context of neurodisability, within an outstanding NHS organisation, this is an ideal position to apply for.

The First Steps and CAMHS Disability Teams are well-established and offer a wide range of care pathways including specialist therapeutic interventions, neurodevelopmental assessments with post-diagnostic support, MDT and group interventions, SPA/duty and initial assessments and brief, focused interventions for autism and ADHD. Systemic and relational models form the basis for much our work, alongside behavioural techniques and a variety of specialist, evidence based approaches. Referrals are diverse, reflecting our local diverse community which we are proud to serve. We are part of delivering the local mental health in schools program within primary and special schools, and we are launching a new and innovative assessment pathway, for hub and spoke assessments, rooted in a treatment first principle to meet need. Training and CPD are an integral part of our service offer to all staff, as is regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines and Trust Policy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

·         Complete supervised diagnostic assessment work with children and young people aged 5-18.

·         Plan and coordinate, and support co-delivery where required, post diagnostic interventions, including group parenting programmes and psychoeducation (virtual/individual/group basis)

·         Maintain databases for effective assessment and post-diagnostic tracking; keep the electronic patient record synchronised with database.

·         Support clinical work of qualified staff with diagnostic assessments (e.g. ADOS, school observations, cognitive assessments, play-based assessments, Qb) and compile diagnostic reports.

·         Assist with screening and initial information gathering for referral decision-making and letter writing to feedback outcomes/decisions.

·         Act as a single point of contact for clinic/group enquiries, escalating complex matters to pathways leads. 

·         Develop clinical resources for assessments, groups and interventions.

·         Produce and deliver training materials for schools and settings.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.