HoursPart time - 22 hours per week (Monday to Friday- shifts/ days to suit service requirements)Job ref265-7105893EmployerNorthampton General Hospital NHS TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteNorthampton General HospitalTownNorthamptonSalary£29,970 - £36,483 pro rataSalary periodYearlyClosing14/05/2025 23:59
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Job Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a professional with significant experience of working with children who have additional developmental needs to join our dedicated team!
The CDC is a child friendly hub which provides a nurturing environment for pre-school and school age children to be seen and their development assessed by a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will take a key role in coordinating and participating in these (pre school) developmental assessments while supporting the children and family through the process.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will participate in the delivery of high standards of care to patients and their families. In particular co-ordinating and participating in the assessment of children with developmental concerns.
They will participate in the management of the department when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Lead or lity for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staffSenior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner. They will take responsibi
Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the Child Development Centre.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of children and their families working autonomously as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT.)
Using knowledge of childrens neurodevelopmental needs to inform the childs developmental assessment including undertaking ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule.) with team colleague when required.
Maintain and complete an accurate patient record, ensuring a detailed account of their childs assessment.
Communicate with, actively listen, interpret and respond to patients, relatives, carers and visitors, in order to provide appropriate support.
Take responsibility for own and others professional development.
Engage in evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
Contribute to service developments related to CDC to ensure excellent patient care is achieved considering the goals led by the NHS plan, NICE Guidelines and local initiatives
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyones full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Supporting Clinical Excellence
Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the Child Development Centre.
* Takes a proactive approach when in charge of the department in the absence of the Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioner or Lead Practitioner.
* Planning the assessment timetable taking into account all factors to ensure child is seen with appropriate Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) member present.
* Receive and act appropriately with any health and safety and safeguarding issues that occur.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality care.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of children and their families working autonomously as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT.)
Using knowledge of childrens neurodevelopmental needs to inform the childs developmental assessment.
* Collate and analyse information from the MDT and community services.
* Interpret play and behaviour, using observation skills to analyses the childs developmental needs.
* Write assessment findings to contribute to the CDC report, which will outline the childs specific strengths and needs, to contribute to the diagnosis.
* Following the childs assessment and analysis of identified need, use specialist knowledge to consider services and support to promote the child and familys health and wellbeing.
Undertake evidence-based assessments including ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observations Schedule.) with team colleague.
Co-ordinate the childs assessment arrangements in accordance with departmental processes.
Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
Act on all accidents and untoward incidents including safeguarding. Complete an incident form in accordance with Trust policy.
Communication
Maintain a High Standard Of Communication In Order To
* To lead and promote efficient patient care.
* Provide complex information on identified needs and diagnosis.
* Maintain effective channels of communication.
Be a strong advocate for children and their families, while using negotiation skills within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Supporting junior members of the team in taking on this advocate role.
Maintain and complete an accurate patient record, ensuring a detailed account of their childs assessment.
Communicate with, actively listen, interpret and respond to patients, relatives, carers and visitors, in order to provide appropriate support.
Be aware of the need for confidentiality both within the written and spoken word and ensure correct storage of patients records at all times, to comply with the Information Governance Code. To support junior members of the team in their compliance.
Liaise with other departments as necessary for the coordination of patient care and the smooth running of the unit.
Policy And Service Development Responsibilities
Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes and supporting junior staff to do the same.
Contribute to annual appraisal and be responsible for own personal performance and development plan.
Identify learning needs in self and others through line managing and completing appraisals, negotiating a Personal Development Plan.
Contribute to the education and training of others, while gaining and understanding of clinical supervision.
Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area and contribute to audit initiatives.
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health & Safety, as applicable.
Be actively involved in service developments related to CDC which are led by Lead and Senior Neurodevelopmental Practitioners, to ensure excellent patient care is achieved considering the goals led by the NHS plan, NICE Guidelines and local initiatives.
Professional Responsibilities
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
To undertake any expanded roles deemed necessary for the role following the Trust policy Expansion of Professional Practice for Registered Healthcare Practitioners
Actively participate in the education, development, and supervision of other staff members
Maintain own professional competence through on-going professional development to include clinical supervision, annual mandatory training, role specific, appraisal process and personal development planning.
Be accountable for own professional practice in accordance with your professional body, including professional revalidation as appropriate.
People/Management Excellence
Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area
Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the department
Assist the Lead Neurodevelopmental Practitioner in introducing new members of staff to their duties and in supporting new members of staff during their probationary period
Supervise and assess registered and unregistered staff as appropriate
Undertake a recognised mentoring course
Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy
Ensure where appropriate that the programmes of training for learners, both student nurses and health care assistants are completed
Participate in Clinical Supervision
Supporting Financial Excellence
Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues.
Responsible for the effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources.
Research And Development Responsibilities
Maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.
Contribute to research and development programmes within the ward/department.
Person specification
Education, Training And Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered professional either; Registered nurse (Learning Disability ,Childrens nurse /Mental health), Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Worker, pre -school /primary school teacher or Relevant qualification at diploma/ degree level or equivalent i.e. health and social care/ child development/education/ early years.
* To have completed or willing to undertake ADOS training.
Desirable criteria
* Recognised teaching and assessing qualification/ mentorship qualification.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
* Post-qualification experience of working with children and families
* Can demonstrate knowledge of safeguarding processes.
* Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of delayed development for the child and family as well as current issues which relate to children and young people.
* Experience of working with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or ADHD
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience of working with children and their families with complex needs or learning disabilities and autism .
* Experience of supporting junior members of staff/ learners.
* Relevant experience in the pre school environment
* Demonstrate knowledge of current issues which relate to children & young people
Skills
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own and others workload. To recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. Thats why we talk about Team NGH. Its all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyones full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courageous
* Accountable
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