Detailed job description and main responsibilities Co-ordinate the activities of the multi-disciplinary/multi-agency team, including allied health professionals, education staff and other agencies involved in the assessment of children referred to the CDC Ensure that parent/carer involvement, engagement and participation is at the core of all activities planned and undertaken Co-ordinate and oversee the organisation of clinics, groups, assessments and reviews, ensuring that they are delivered in an efficient, effective and inclusive manner, following agreed CDC guidelines and processes Liaise with health care professionals and colleagues from other agencies to ensure children attending the centre receive the optimum care and appropriate goals and outcomes are set for that care Provide clinical advice and safeguarding advice appropriate to the role/professional background of the post holder, linking in with other staff, ie. Safeguarding leads, Health Visitors and other key managers Provide support and guidance to centre staff and other agencies where issues arise regarding the medical and developmental needs of children attending the centre. This may include social, domestic and child protection issues, ensuring appropriate referrals are made in line with relevant Child Protection Policies Chair CDC reviews as and when required to communicate the outcome of assessments/intervention groups, ensuring reports are completed in a timely fashion for these reviews and the appropriate use of interpreters for families where English may not be the first language Person specification Qualifications / training Essential criteria Relevant nursing qualification and registration (RSCN, Health Visiting, Learning Disabilities, Midwifery) Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to this area of work Experience Essential criteria Extensive experience of working in relevant children's services, including working with children with additional health needs/disabilities Extensive experience of co-ordination of staff and/or caseloads Experience and knowledge of managing staff Knowledge of relevant HR policies Engagement of people who are socially excluded, disabled or disadvantaged, including seeking and responding to feedback/complaints. Experience of managing/supporting change in the work environment Skills/knowledge Essential criteria Understanding of Equality and Diversity Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Good understanding of the local and national perspective and strategy for the NHS and related areas of health and children's services, particularly those pertinent to children with disabilities Understanding of the goals and vision of the Division Knowledge of the principles of governance and performance management, including financial management Evidence of application of the appropriate codes of conduct and scope and standards of professional practice for the individual's clinical background Sound knowledge of safeguarding issues and practice and evidence of up-to-date training in this area Evidence of leadership skills Personal qualities Essential criteria Ability to work effectively in teams and with other professions/agencies Strong negotiating skills Excellent and adaptable communication skills Ability to be flexible and responsive in times of change Confident decision maker Other job requirements Essential criteria Ability to generate written communication which is relevant, concise and accurate UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirements In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 6) with the exception of those which appear on this list -