CAMHS Clinician - Neurodevelopmental Pathways

Job summary

Are you passionate about understanding neurodevelopmental differences and helping children, young people and families access high-quality assessment and support?

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic registered professional to join our Neurodevelopmental Pathway in Selby CAMHS. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering specialist Autism diagnostic assessments for children and young people.

The successful candidate will play a key role within our assessment pathway, undertaking specialist assessments, contributing to multidisciplinary formulation and supporting timely, child-centred diagnostic decision making. We welcome applications from Nursing professionals with current NMC registration.

Candidates must have 18 months post qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework at the point of application.

This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills within neurodevelopmental assessment, working alongside experienced clinicians and contributing to a service committed to continual improvement and compassionate care. Experience of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) assessments is desirable, although training and development opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

As part of the Neurodevelopmental Pathway team, you will predominantly contribute to the assessment and diagnostic process for children and young people presenting with suspected Autism.

Your responsibilities will include undertaking developmental and parental interviews, completing neurodevelopmental screening assessments, conducting ADOS-2 assessments and gathering information from educational settings and partner agencies. You will work closely with families, schools and multidisciplinary colleagues to develop a comprehensive understanding of each child's strengths, needs and presentation.

The role may also involve undertaking school observations where appropriate, contributing to multidisciplinary team discussions and supporting formulation and diagnostic decision making. A key aspect of the post is producing high-quality assessment reports that clearly communicate findings and recommendations to families, education professionals and partner agencies.

You will be supported by an experienced clinical team and will contribute to a culture of learning, collaboration and service improvement.

About us

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary Neurodevelopmental Pathway providing specialist assessment and diagnostic services for children and young people.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking detailed developmental and parental interviews to explore autism and neurodevelopmental presentations, including use of structured assessment tools such as the ADI-R.

Conducting specialist observational assessments, including ADOS-2 assessments where trained and competent to do so.

Completing neurodevelopmental screening assessments and gathering clinical information from multiple sources.

Working collaboratively with children, young people, families, schools and partner agencies to inform assessment and formulation.

Contributing to multidisciplinary discussions, formulation meetings and diagnostic panels.

Producing high-quality assessment reports that clearly communicate outcomes and recommendations.

Maintaining accurate clinical records and working in accordance with professional, clinical governance and organisational requirements.

Contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives within the Neurodevelopmental Pathway.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. However, sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements, therefore, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

This job advert may close early if a high volume of applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current professional registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council - RNMH or RNLD (RNSC - CAMHS only ) - RGN (If appropriate)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Recognised Practice Supervisor and/or Practice Assessor, clinical educator or equivalent. Must be achieved within 6 months
• Trained in Clinical Supervision and providing clinical supervision OR willingness to work towards within 6 months

Experience

Essential

• 18 months post-qualifying experience including sign off of appropriate preceptorship or competency framework (at the point of application)
• Working collaboratively with service users and their families/carers.
• Providing clinical supervision to individuals or groups as professionally appropriate.
• Supervising or assessing students on practice placement.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Quality improvement activities

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable knowledge to post-graduate level of evidence- based practice in caring for patients in the designated field
• Understanding of relevant legislation (e.g. Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act).
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice.
• Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice.
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Research and development methodology.
• Understanding of psychological models of care and treatment.
• Working knowledge of clinical medicines management, including administration of injections