Specialist Practitioner

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Sponsors visaFull-time£49k-57k/yearHealth and Care Worker
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Job summary

Are you a specialist practitioner interested in neurodevelopmental conditions?

Would you like to work in a small and supportive team where everyone is valued and where the work is challenging and requires innovation and optimism?

Would you like to join us as we navigate new ways of working and build new important relationships to improve health outcomes for the neurodivergent community?

We want the right person to join our service - if any of the above applies, read on

Main duties of the job

What we are looking for

a full-time Specialist Practitioner to work in our Pan-Sussex Neurodevelopmental service (blended in-person and remote working)

a colleague with interest in autism and ADHD and who understands this is an evolving area of knowledge and practice and who is committed to supporting positive change

someone who has enthusiasm to learn (however experienced) and to be part of a team and who is interested in developing leadership skills

someone who likes to manage their diary and enjoy autonomy as a practitioner - whilst having the reassurance of knowing what is expected from their role and activity (always knowing there are colleagues available for reflection and for support)

If you also have skills in innovative solutions, including IT solutions, we would really love to hear from you

We highly value lived experience

About us

What we can offer

an opportunity to really learn about neurodevelopmental conditions (ASC and ADHD) - to develop any existing understanding you have and to feel confident and competent in your specialism.

a flexible but challenging role as a specialist practitioner - using these skills and knowledge every day to feel satisfied in your work

Job description

Job responsibilities

Robust and meaningful supervision - managerial and clinical. A vibrant and engaged team who enjoy reflection and learning together

A highly skilled and committed team who are passionate about our work. We have very close links to ongoing innovative research and we use this to improve our care. We have a team of "experts by experience" who challenge and encourage us to get better. We have a strong culture of co-production. We love sharing our knowledge and insights with our colleagues in other services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification
  • NMC or HCPC Registration
  • Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Mentorship Course / ENB998 or equivalent
  • Post Registration Study to degree level in independent and supplementary prescribing
  • Full masters qualification
  • Trained in DISCO and/or ADI and/or UKAAN

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

East Brighton CMHC

Brighton

BN2 3EW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


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