Specialist Practitioner

Are you aspecialist practitioner interested in neurodevelopmental conditions?

Would you like work in a small and supportive team where everyone is valuedand where the work is challenging and requires innovation and optimism?

Would youlike tojoin us as we navigate new ways of working and build new important relationships to improve health outcomes for the neurodivergent community?

We want the right person to join our service - if any of the above applies, read on

What we are looking for

afull-time Specialist Practitioner to workin our Pan-Sussex Neurodevelopmental service(blended in-person and remote working)

a colleague with interest in autism and ADHD and who understands this is an evolving area of knowledge and practice and who is committed to supporting positive change

someone who has enthusiasm to learn (however experienced) and to be part of a teamand who is interested in developing leadership skills

someone who likes to manage their diary and enjoy autonomy as a practitioner - whilst having the reassurance of knowing what is expected from their role and activity (always knowing there are colleagues available for reflectionandfor support)

If youalsohave skills in innovative solutions, including IT solutions, we would really love to hear from you

We highly value lived experience

What we can offer

an opportunity to really learn aboutneurodevelopmental conditions(ASC andADHD) - to develop any existing understanding you have and to feel confident and competent in your specialism.

aflexible but challenging role as aspecialist practitioner- using this skills and knowledge every dayto feel satisfiedinyourwork

Robustand meaningful supervision - managerial and clinical.

A vibrant and engaged team who enjoy reflection and learning together

• A highly skilled and committed team whoa repassionate about our work. We havevery close links to ongoing innovativeresearchand we use this to improve our care. We have a team of "experts by experience" who challenge and encourage us to get better. We have a strong culture of co-production.
  
  We love sharing our knowledge and insights with our colleagues in other services.

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, Occupational Therapy or Professional Qualification
• NMC or HCPC Registration
• Post Basic Courses / relevant Study Days
• Evidence of CPD

• Experience of working with ASC and/or ADHD
• Experience of working with mental health issues
• Experience of managing risk
• Experience of integrated agency working
• Experience of providing clinical training / supervision
• CPA experience
• Understanding of Clinical Governance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

East Brighton Community Mental Health Centre