Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCA to contribute to the integrated neurodevelopmental pathway in Oxleas. Working across the Greenwich and Bexley teams the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting diagnostic assessments for ADHD and ASD, supporting the ongoing physical monitoring of children and young people on medication.
You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team that includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Community Paediatricians, an Advanced Pharmacist, Clinical Associate Psychologists and an HCA.
We require a motivated individual with a keen interest in improving services for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and an ability to adapt quickly to change. The applicant will have good interpersonal skills and an ability to work well as part of a team. They will also have good computer skills and competence in using digital technology.
Hours of work will be predominantly 09:00 – 17:00 with flexibility to work between 08:00 – 18:00 occasionally to meet the needs of the service. Operational management is provided by the Team Leader for the Greenwich ADHD team.
If you would like to be part of this innovative and friendly team, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* To work as a member of the IND ADHD team providing support in the assessment and ongoing management of children and young people with ADHD and ASD. To support diagnostic assessments for ADHD by administering an objective assessment tool and collating information gained from this with other background information gathered from families, schools and other sources. To provide the multi‑disciplinary team with the information gathered above to support clinical decision making about diagnosis.
* To be competent in undertaking physical monitoring of children and young people, such as blood pressure, pulse, height and weight. To liaise with the multi‑disciplinary team and make them aware of any changes to a child or young person’s condition. To carry out all duties within good practice guidelines.
* To check and maintain a safe environment. To be familiar with all equipment required to support the child and to report any deficiency immediately.
* To complete physical monitoring of young people, such as height, weight, pulse and blood pressure and record these accurately. To identify any concerns about a child or young person’s physical health and report to the multi‑disciplinary team. To regularly liaise with the multi‑disciplinary team and present complex and sensitive information in a clear way. To work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team and with other professionals or representatives of voluntary organisations who also work with young people with ADHD, ASD and their families. To communicate effectively with colleagues and other members of the team and identify and report concerns to senior staff. To communicate effectively with families, carers and young people. To make verbal and written reports as required, ensuring these are kept up‑to‑date. To keep accurate and clear records. To maintain timely and up‑to‑date reports in the family held record.
Inclusive Workplace and Support
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme – please ensure you select this on your application form. We encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it's essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you're applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI‑generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal, and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.
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Working for Our Organisation
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes.
We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons in Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
* We’re Kind
* We’re Fair
* We’re Listen
* We’re Care
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