CYPMHS Assistant

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Benefits

CPD opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a part-time role in the Neurodevelopmental Team to support autism/ADHD assessments for children and young people as part of the CYPMHS cluster. You will liaise with families, schools, and MDT colleagues to contribute to diagnostic decisions and care planning.

The post involves office/clinic based work across Leeds with some potential for home-working, and offers a supportive environment with access to CPD training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people and families is welcomed.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support various stages of neurodevelopmental assessments carried out by the team.
• Direct liaison with children/young people and their families and with educational settings to gather information.
• Contribute to MDT discussions and diagnostic decision-making.
• Assist with clinic administration and maintain information packs for children and families.
• Support service evaluation, waiting list initiatives, and gathering the voice of young people accessing the ND service.

Job description

Parkside Health Centre, 311 Dewsbury Road, Leeds, LS11 5LQ

Contract Type: Permanent

Band: Band 3

Salary Range: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata

Weekly Working Hours: 5.5

Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services

Are you passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and young people to thrive? Do you work well as part of a busy, vibrant team? We have an exciting opportunity for a resilient and dynamic team player to join the neurodevelopmental (autism/ADHD) assessment team within the Children & Young People’s Mental Health Service (CYPMHS).

This is a chance to work with an enthusiastic, experienced multidisciplinary team who provide, diagnostic autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments to children & young people in collaboration with the wider CYPMHS team.

We welcome applications from candidates with prior experience of working with young people and families, working within a multidisciplinary team alongside knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions. This job is suited to an individual with enthusiasm for continual learning and professional development. We are committed to enabling the development of staff through ensuring access to appropriate CPD training and events. This post requires flexibility and adaptability to take on varied tasks depending on the needs of the service.

The hours are 5.5 per week.

You will offer support to the various stages of neurodevelopmental assessments carried out by the team. This will include some direct liaison with children/young people and their families as well as liaison with educational settings to gather relevant information. You will share information and observations to contribute to MDT discussions and diagnostic decision-making. High quality supervision will be provided to support development of these skills. You will support the general running of the clinics by undertaking administrative roles to maintain systems. There will be opportunities to support the team in other areas of the pathway including service evaluation, supporting waiting list initiatives, and projects focusing on gathering the voice of the children/young people who access our ND service. You will be responsible for monitoring and updating information packs that are shared with children/young people and their families both pre and post diagnosis.

The role will mostly be office/clinic based at sites across Leeds, with some opportunities for home-working where this is appropriate.

For questions about the job role, please contact Charlotte Pollard (Clinical Team Manager, Neurodevelopmental Team) – 07912487064, [e-mail]

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.

Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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Salary Range
£25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata

Staff Group
Additional Clinical Services

Location (Full address)
Parkside Health Centre, 311 Dewsbury Road, Leeds