Job summary30 hours per week. If you have a passion and are driven to promote and support the needs of autistic people, you have found your home.We are a new team of dedicated and ambitious practitioners who strive to deliver excellence. As a new team, we strive to develop the model of our service in ways which remove inequality and discrimination.The team delivers flexible, responsive and person-centred autism assessments, enabling and sharing knowledge with our colleagues across our community mental health framework.Main duties of the jobPrimarily, the post holder will undertake autism assessments within and as part of a multi-disciplinary team but will also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider autism pathway.All Livewell Southwest staff are expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.Job Share(s) Considered"please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility""please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility"About usBefore making a formal application, we would recommend that applicants who are interested to call the recruiting manager for an informal conversation about the role as this can give insight into the job they are applying for. Livewell Southwest prides itself in a values-based approach which attracts and recruits on the basis that an individual's values and behaviours align with the values of the organisation'.Livewell Southwest values its staff and makes investment in their development a priority. Currently we offer:Protected CPD time for registered staffVarious development pathways for unregistered and registered staffLeadership and mentoring programmesOngoing regular training packages for all staffAccess and funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course and Scholarship Into Nurse TrainingRobust PreceptorshipA bespoke induction programmeRelocation package may be considered for the right candidate for certain rolesExisting members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAppendix 1: Guidance on compiling job descriptions and person specifications1.JOB DETAILSJob Title: Senior Autism/Mental Health PractitionerBand: Band 6Locality:Mental Health and WellbeingBase:WestbourneResponsible to:PASS Clinical Lead2.JOB PURPOSEPlymouth Autism Spectrum Service Assessment Team (PASS-AT) provides specialist assessment to adults (who do not have Learning Disabilities) who suspect they may be autistic. This is a person centred service which holds the needs of clients at the heart of what we do. Assessment provides a space for people to talk, and can provide new or confirmed understandings of who they are and what support they need. The assessment team works closely with PASS-AS, our sister Advice Service. PASS-AS empower autistic people to access support, education and advice. Both PASS-AT and PASS-AS provide consultation to Livewell Southwest staff and teams and appropriate service within Plymouth City Council and NHS University Hospitals Trust Plymouth.The post will focus specifically on assessment. You will provide both diagnostic assessment and expertise in your core discipline. You will deliver specialist, bespoke training to mental health, physical health and Adult social care staff, providing specialist knowledge of the needs of people with Autism. You will support the clinical lead and be responsible for the running of the assessment service. You will provide specialist consultation to other health and social care practitioners.3.DEPARTMENTAL POSITION4.SCOPE AND RANGEThe post holder may periodically rotate with practitioners within the advice service arm of the team to deliver advice and occasional interventions using your core professional skills. Training will be provided.The post-holder will be a NMC/HCPC registered practitioner, providing specialist assessment for adults who suspect they are Autistic. This is a clinic based community post based within the multi-disciplinary team of Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service (PASS) which is part of Livewell Southwest. The post will interest someone who is passionate about meeting the needs of people with Autism, enjoys working within a multi-disciplinary environment and who is motivated to develop an innovative service.The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team to develop the newly created Plymouth Autism Spectrum Service Assessment Team. At present, the team is commissioned to deliver assessment to people of Plymouth who are seeking a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. The team operate in two distinct domains:1.Assessment2.Training and consultation5. MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESThe post holder will ensure that they gain and maintain competencies and knowledge of research and development in the delivery of services to people seeking a diagnosis of AutismAssessment ServiceThe post holder will:Be responsible for organising and coordinating the activity of the Assessment Service. They will ensure that all required resources are available.Support the clinical lead as and when appropriate.Provide highly specialised profession specific assessmentsProvide advice and support to people who access the Assessment Team.Be responsible for ensuring that all clinical information for people accessing the service is recorded accurately on Livewell Southwests electronic Record System SystmOne.Be responsible for communicating delicate and complex clinical information and diagnostic conclusions verbally and in writing.Be responsible for supporting other temporary members of the team in conducting assessment and report writing.Attend regular line management and practice supervision sessions.Attend peer supervision sessions.Keep up to date in their professional qualification.TrainingBe competent at delivering training about autism and autism assessment.Support the clinical lead as and when appropriate.Where appropriate, the post holder will support delivery of Tier 1, mandatory training to Livewell Southwest staff.ConsultancyProvide consultancy support to teams or individual practitioners, managers or service leads within Livewell Southwest.5.1Responsibility for People ManagementThe post holder will, where appropriate, support the clinical lead.the Clinical lead to offer support to members of PASS-AT, including temporary staff.5.2Responsibility for financial and/or physical resourcesThe post holder will hold no financial responsibilities5.3Responsibility for administrationThe post holder will beResponsible for maintaining accurate clinical records in accordance with Livewell Southwest policiesRequired to complete specific tasks related to the development of communications, service leaflets, website developmentRequired to complete reports, audits, service evaluationsContribute to writing up research if appropriate.5.4Responsibility for people who use our servicesThe post holder will typically provide support to people who use the servicein the following areas:Respect, empathy and kindnessProfessional Specific Assessment where indicated (e.g. sensory profiles).PlanningAssessmentReasonable AdjustmentsRisk assessmentThe post holder will work within their Code of Conduct, legal frameworks of confidentiality, equality, data protection, human rights.5.5Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developmentsThe Post holder will be:Responsible for coordinating and implementing clinical audits for the purpose of service evaluationsUndertake research in specific and identified areas of clinical practice and outcomesContribute highly specialist input into the development of service development, operational procedure and service development5.6Other ResponsibilitiesThe post holder may be asked to undertake activities that sit within the remit of their competencies and banding.6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPSThe post holder will:Develop supportive and clinically appropriate relationships with people who access the service, their families and supportersAt times have to communicate sensitive and contentious informationAt times, receive sensitive and distressing information from people who use the serviceCommunicate technical and clinical information and advice to Livewell Southwest and Plymouth City Council practitionersRespond to requests for information from Livewell Southwest managers and other governance related departmentsParticipate in Devon CCG meetings, where summary and advice may be sought from the CCG7. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOBThe post holder will:Be required to participate in the Assessment Service which will require the post holder to travel to the identified venueThe post holder will require access to transport that will enable them to undertake multiple duties and activity around the city of PlymouthCarrying assessment tools.8.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL POSTSThe post holder is required to comply with all relevant policies and procedures pertinent to their post. Current versions can be found on the intranet or via your manager. The areas listed below are those Livewell Southwest currently places particular emphasis on. Failure to follow correct policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action.8.1Risk ManagementIn accordance with the Risk Management Strategy, employees will participate, whenever required, with the risk management process. They will support line managers by attending mandatory and statutory training, completing incident/accident forms for every adverse event or near miss that occurs, report all defects and complaints, and communicate any dangerous situation to individuals potentially at risk.8.2Health and Safety at WorkYou must co-operate with those in authority and others in meeting the statutory requirements and in following policies and procedures. A copy of the Health and Safety Policy is available from the intranet or from the Risk Management Department.You are reminded that in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 you have a duty to take reasonable care to avoid injury to yourself and to others affected by your work activities.You will be notified where your post carries a requirement for immunisation.You may be required to be able to undertake physical intervention training and participate in physical intervention as part of a physical intervention team and Basic Life Support (BLS).8.3Infection ControlLivewell Southwest is determined to eradicate healthcare-acquired infection and puts a great deal of emphasis on the responsibility of all staff to ensure their own personal and others compliance with Infection Control (including Hand Washing) Policies. All staff must comply with infection control policies and guidance, attend relevant updates and report issues of concern to their immediate line manager (if no action or explanation received, then it is the individuals responsibility to escalate their concerns to the Director of Operations or Chief Executives Office).This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops, but such change will not take place without consultation between the post holder and their manager. Job descriptions should be reviewed at least annually at the appraisal meeting.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNMC/HCPC Registered Practitioner (e.g. Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Worker etc) or equivalent qualification at Degree or Masters levelDesirablePost registration or other qualification relating to AutismPost registration qualifications in any other of the identified clinical areasADOS/ Autism Diagnosis trainingExperienceEssentialA minimum of two years post registration experienceWorking with autistic peopleProviding consultation and advice to other health and social care practitionersDelivering specialised/highly specialised trainingDesirableExperience of working in a diagnostic serviceExperience communicating complex or sensitive diagnoses/outcomes.Knowledge and skillsEssentialThe post holder will require a good knowledge of:Autism Spectrum ConditionAutism ActEquality ActWorking within health or social care servicesPositive Behaviour SupportLogicalOrganisedOutstanding and adaptable communicatorWorking positively as part of a teamBeing self-reliant and autonomousDesirableAutism Assessment utilising specialist Therapy AssessmentsLine management/ supervisory experienceKnowledge and skillsEssentialThe post holder will require a good knowledge of:Autism Spectrum ConditionAutism ActEquality ActWorking within health or social care servicesPositive Behaviour SupportLogicalOrganisedOutstanding and adaptable communicatorWorking positively as part of a teamBeing self-reliant and autonomousDesirableAutism Assessment utilising specialist Therapy AssessmentsLine management/ supervisory experienceCertificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLivewell SouthwestAddressWestbourne UnitBeacon Park RoadPlymouthPL2 2PQEmployer's websitehttps://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)