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Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main DutiesWork closely with the members of the Neurodevelopmental Pathway Team to develop, demonstrate and modify ADHD services provided to children, young people and their families.2. Be a member of the multidisciplinary teams, working collaboratively with clinical colleagues within the NDP services to prioritise, plan and organise daily workload, ensuring that daily tasks and on-going workloads are prioritised and completed within agreed and acceptable timescales.3. Communicate effectively with children and young people to explain health screening procedures and offer reassurance and encouragement to take up the service using a range of communication skills and accessing alternative communication systems where necessary.4. Undertake measurement of height, weight, blood pressure, and other routine clinical procedures and transportation of equipment needed as required, following appropriate training.5. To alert the appropriate nurse of any changes in a child's situation/general condition. With guidance, assess progress, report findings and make suggestions to the nurse.6. To participate in regular locality meetings with the NDP teams.Assisting with patients with additional needs displaying hyperactive and impulsive behaviours in the clinical setting, to support them in being able to partake in the assessment process (learning disabilities, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), mental health).Ensure equipment is regularly maintained and calibrated in line with Trust policies.Record accurately the results of clinical measurements/tests in children/young people's records in accordance with the record keeping guidelines laid down by the Trust.Be a part of and assist with tests required for the assessment of ADHD and ASDBe aware of and follow Child Protection procedures, and maintain confidentiality in line with Trust policies.To report any concerns to the Clinical lead, Team leader or NDP nurses as required, ensuring accurate documentation.Undertake data inputting and produce simple computerised data as required.Collate clinic data and provide figures as required to Clinical Lead,Team leader and NDP Nurses.Maybe expected to supervise Band 2 and Band 3 members of the Team.Undertake any other duties relevant to the post under the direction of the Community Paediatrician or specialist nurses.17. Communicate with families whilst waiting in a timely manner, providing them with the most up to date information available.18. Investigate and understand local support offers around the city.19. Support families to navigate the various sources of support, including promotion of local support offers within their communities.20. Map and build relationships with local Peer Support Groups where available and support the development of Peer Support Groups where there are gaps.21. Be involved with the production of training and information materials for children, families and professionals, that are accessible and neuro-affirmative. .22. Gather feedback from workshops and other activities, and following assessments and contact with the service, to ensure the needs of those accessing the service are being met and positive impact is realised. Contribute to and coordinate service evaluations.Administrative Duties and Responsibilities:The post holder will be required to competently use the email and IT systems for correspondence, and to develop and maintain office systems such as spreadsheets and data bases.To complete timely accurate written and electronic records of patient's care, maintaining service standards and following departmental clinical record keeping guidelines. The post holder will also be required to input activity into the IT system.To deal with incoming and outgoing correspondence, telephone calls and enquiries in an appropriate mannerTo be responsible for maintaining an accurate departmental inventory of equipment and identifying any equipment that needs replacing or alternatives are available.To assist the team in collection of data, quality assurance and clinical audit conducted by the Department.To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.To minimise the Trust's environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases.Key RelationshipsTo establish effective working relation with the following: Clinical Nurse Specialist/Team Leader/Non Medical Prescribers Clinical Coordinators NDP Service leads - AHP Operational Manager, Community Paediatrics Team Administrators Education settingsPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteria NVQ Level 3 in a child or young adult related subject or equivalent Evidence of literacy / numeracy skills [GCSE or equivalent ExperienceEssential criteria Significant experience of working with children and young people Desirable criteria Community experience within a similar role Skills/KnowledgeEssential criteria Ability to work alone and as part of a team Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information Excellent communication skills both oral and written Excellent IT skills/ability to navigate electronic health records. Ability to manage own workload and know when to report concerns Competent and confident in the importance of the safeguarding agenda Desirable criteria Design and development of standard and bespoke data reports knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint Personal QualitiesEssential criteria Ability to engage effectively and compassionately with a wide age range of children, young people and their carers Able to demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from diverse social and cultural groups Able to demonstrate a passion for improving the health needs of Children with Neurodevelopmental conditions UK Home Office Visa Sponsorship requirementsIn accordance with UK Home Office requirements,Band 2 clinical and non-clinical roles and Band 3 Non-Clinical rolesarenoteligible for sponsorship.Please note that the majority of non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 - 5) with the exception of those which appear on this list - link, will not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.All non-clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 6 - 9) that meet the prescribed salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship.The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.Disability Confident Employer and Guaranteed Interview SchemeBCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is Disabled, Neurodiverse, has a hidden or long term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, providing they meet the essential criteria of the job role, as set out in the person specification. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request any reasonable adjustments where required.Equality, Diversity and InclusionBirmingham is a fantastic place to live and we serve a wide range of people and communities. BCHC are an advocate of diversity and strive to mirror the community we serve as much possible.We are committed to and actively promote equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals from all areas of the community who meet the specific criteria are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.Promoting Workforce EqualityIn response to data held by BCHC which demonstrates that individuals from particular protected characteristics are under-represented, BCHC are striving to redress these imbalances. In order to do this, the Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these protected characteristics. As part of this commitment and given this under-representation, the Trust guarantees an interview to any applicants from under-represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria for the post as detailed on the Person Specification.The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. In order to ensure the diversity of our workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.Flexible WorkingBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible (given our range of services and community settings) dependent upon the requirements associated with the role, will actively consider requests made and support these where practically possible. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance that is essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a 'Great Place to Work'. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests relating to working patterns and hours at your interview so please do ask!Using Artificial IntelligenceBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust acknowledges Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Generative AI (GenAI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini etc; are powerful tools that can help you in various stages of your job application and how they can be used in certain circumstances during your application process with BCHC. You can read more about acceptable use on our internet pages hereBenefits of working for us: Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area. Discounts for local and national retailers Dedicated well-being services for all employees Flexible working where possible Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to downloadADHD Clinical Assistant JD & PS (PDF, 192.4KB) BCHC Local benefits (PDF, 99.6KB)#J-18808-Ljbffr